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baked apples recipe Maple Pecan Crumble With Crimson Skins
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Maple Pecan Crumble Baked Apples recipe is a special yet easy dessert, featuring the comforting aroma of cinnamon and warm maple. It’s a simple, hearty dish perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, bringing smiles with its vibrant crimson skins and delicious flavor.
Ingredients
- 4–6 medium crimson-skinned apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji recommended)
- 1 cup rolled oats (90 g)
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans (50 g, or walnuts)
- 0.25 cup pure maple syrup (60 ml, or honey/agave)
- 0.25 cup brown sugar (50 g, or white sugar)
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter (56 g), cold, cubed (or dairy-free butter)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prep Apples: Wash 4-6 crimson-skinned apples thoroughly. Using an apple corer, remove the core, leaving a small cavity. Score a shallow line around the apple’s equator to prevent splitting as they bake.
- Make Crumble: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup (90g) rolled oats, 0.5 cup (50g) chopped pecans, 0.25 cup (60ml) pure maple syrup, 0.25 cup (50g) brown sugar, 0.25 cup (56g) cold cubed unsalted butter, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg, and 0.25 tsp salt. Use your fingertips to blend until coarse crumbs form, ensuring the butter is well distributed but still visible in small pieces.
- Assemble Dish: Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Carefully stuff each cored apple with the Maple Pecan Crumble mixture, mounding it slightly on top. Place the filled baked apples into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Add a splash of water to the bottom of the pan to keep them from drying out during baking.
- Bake Apples: Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the apple flesh is tender when pierced with a fork and the crumble topping is golden brown and bubbling. (If the crumble looks too dark too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the remaining baking time.)
- Rest Before Serving: Remove from oven and let the baked apples rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the fillings to set slightly and prevents burns from the hot filling.
Notes
Adapt this dessert to your pantry; Granny Smith or any firm baking apple works. Walnuts or almonds can replace pecans. Honey, agave, or white sugar are alternatives for sweeteners. For dietary twists, use certified gluten-free oats or almond flour, and dairy-free butter for a vegan option. Reduce sugar with natural substitutes. Enhance nutrition by adding chia seeds or ground flax meal to the crumble. Apples are best in fall; choose firm, unblemished fruit. For optimal texture, store leftover apples and crumble separately if preparing ahead. Use an apple corer for faster prep. Crumble can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the fridge. Bake multiple batches for meal prep or larger gatherings. Avoid overbaking (mushy apples); prevent undercooking by covering with foil and baking longer if needed. Ensure cold butter and even crumble spread to avoid sogginess. Always use firm apple varieties for structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg