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Honeycrisp Apples with Butter Pecan Brown Sugar Topping

Honeycrisp Apples with Butter Pecan Brown Sugar Topping Bliss

A delightful dessert featuring Honeycrisp apples topped with a buttery pecan and brown sugar mixture, capturing the essence of autumn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apples
  • 4 pieces Honeycrisp Apples Substitute with Fuji or Gala apples if needed.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar can create a richer taste.
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Swap with gluten-free flour for dietary needs.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Walnuts or sliced almonds are great alternatives.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted) Use coconut oil for a vegan-friendly option.
  • 1/4 cup Caramel Sauce Optional drizzle for added sweetness.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and prepare your baking sheet.
  2. Halve the Honeycrisp apples and core them, trimming bottoms if needed. Place cut-side up on the baking sheet.
  3. In a bowl, combine light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and chopped pecans. Mix well.
  4. Pour melted unsalted butter into the mixture and stir until crumbly.
  5. Scoop the pecan topping onto each apple half, pressing down gently.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
  7. Let cool slightly and drizzle with caramel sauce if desired. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Stabilize apples by trimming the bottoms. Check for tenderness by 20 minutes to avoid overcooking. Customize topping with spices as desired. Let cool slightly before serving for best flavor.

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