HASSELBACK BAKED APPLES WITH PECANS: A Delightful Treat!
A delightful treat of hasselback baked apples with a gooey cheese and crunchy pecan topping, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 red apples (Honeycrisp or Gala)
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
- ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
- ¼ cup toasted pecans
- Fresh rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Slice apples thinly without cutting through.
- Mix butter, syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Brush between slices.
- Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 30 minutes, covered halfway.
- Add cheese and bake 5 more minutes until melted.
- Top with pecans, maple drizzle, and rosemary.
Notes
- Honeycrisp or Gala apples work best for this recipe.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
- For a dairy-free option, omit the cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg