Toasted pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon combine in a crunchy, nutty topping for these apples.
Smashing the fruit helps create a crispy edge.
Serve these apples warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Photo: Photography / Dera Burreson, Styling / Lauren McAnelly / Holly Rabikis
This recipe is perfectly served with vanilla ice cream or as a topping for your morning oatmeal.
Either way, getting more fruit in your day is a good thing.
Bake until soft but not mushy, 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and turn broiler to high.
Using the bottom of a Mason jar or other sturdy glass, flatten each apple half.
Divide the cinnamon-sugar mixture among the apples.
Broil until the pecans are browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
To make ahead
Prepare the cinnamon-sugar mixture (Step 3) a day ahead.
This recipe can be prepared a day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a pan slowly over medium-low heat, stirring gently from time to time until heated through.
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