Dessert

Crispy Smashed Apples with Cinnamon Sugar

Juicy apples soften just enough before flattening into a golden base that catches every bit of buttery brown sugar, toasted pecans, and warm cinnamon. The topping turns glossy and crisp, delivering sweet crunch in each tender bite.

Recipe and photo by EatingWell, shared here with credit. View the Original

Crispy Smashed Apples with Cinnamon Sugar
Total
32 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
22 min
Serves
12

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
108
Protein
1g
Carbs
18g
Fat
5g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
14g
Sodium
17mg

Ingredients

  • 6 firm small apples (1 1/4 pounds), peeled, cored and halved crosswise
  • 1 tbsp canola or other neutral-tasting oil
  • 1/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp salted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Position rack in upper third of oven. Preheat to 350°F.
  2. Brush all sides of 6 apple halves with 1 tablespoon oil; place cut-side down on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until soft but not mushy, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and turn broiler to high.
  3. Meanwhile, stir ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, ¼ cup pecans and ¾ teaspoon cinnamon together in a small bowl.
  4. 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. Serve warm.