Description
These Maple Pecan Baked Apples are a delightful dessert that combines the warmth of baked apples with the sweetness of maple syrup and the crunch of pecans, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Core the apples and place them in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together the chopped pecans, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger (if using).
- Fill each apple with the pecan mixture.
- If desired, place a small piece of butter on top of each filled apple.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the apples are tender.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Choose firm apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: baked apples, dessert, maple syrup, pecans, fall recipe