Introducing you to a cozy dessert where tender Autumn Glory® apples are thinly sliced, brushed with spiced butter, and topped with buttery pecan crumble. These Hasselback-style apples soak up all the warm flavors of fall while adding the rich hints of cinnamon and caramel of Autumn Glory apples. A dessert that's easy to make yet impressive to the taste!
Ingredients
Pecan Crumble
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons salted softened butter
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground clove
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons pecans, finely chopped
Spiced Butter & Autumn Glory Apples
- 1 ½ tablespoons salted melted butter,
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 3 large Autumn Glory® apples
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for toppings
Directions
- In a medium bowl, add the flour and softened butter.
- Use a fork to create a coarse crumble.
- Mix in the cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, brown sugar, and pecan.
- Set aside.
- Preheat the over to 375° F and lightly grease a 9x13" baking dish
- In a small bowl, make the spiced bitter by combining the melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest.
- Stir until evenly mixed and set aside.
- Peel the apples and remove the core; slice the apples in half vertically, and place each half flat side down.
- Cut thin, even slices across each apple half, stopping ¾ of the way down to keep the apple intact. For easier slicing, place chopsticks or skewers on either side of the apple; this prevents the knife from cutting all the way through.
- Brush the spiced butter mixture generously over the tops and bottoms of the sliced apples, letting the butter seep into the cuts.
- Press the prepared crumble mixture over the apples, filling some of the slices.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the apples are tender and the crumble is golden brown. Cover the pan with tin foil if the crumble is browning too quickly.
- Let the apples cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve warm, topped with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
- ENJOY!
Recipe created by Thank You Berry Much for Superfresh Growers®.