A Delightful Autumn Treat

 

Cinnamon Maple Pecan Baked Apples

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

4 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith)

¼ cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)

2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup

1 tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp nutmeg

¼ tsp ginger (optional, for warmth)

1 tbsp butter, melted

½ tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp sugar-free brown sweetener (like monk fruit or erythritol)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C).

2. Core Apples: Cut out the cores but leave the bottoms intact to create a well.

3. Mix Filling: In a bowl, mix pecans, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, melted butter, vanilla, and sweetener.

4. Stuff & Bake: Spoon the mixture into each apple. Place in a baking dish with ¼ cup of water at the bottom. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes until tender.

5. Serve Warm: Drizzle with extra maple syrup and enjoy as is or with a dollop of sugar-free whipped cream!

It’s warm, nutty, and bursting with fall flavors! Want a low-carb version with a different fruit?