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Hasselback Baked Apples Recipe

Hasselback Baked Apples Recipe

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Delicious and healthy Hasselback Baked Apples recipe that’s perfect for a cozy dessert. These apples are filled with a sweet coconut and spice mixture, then baked until tender and topped with creamy coconut whipped cream and crunchy pecans.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

For the Apples:

  • 2 large apples (Red Delicious, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn)
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)

For the Filling:

  • 3 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp almond flour
  • pinch of salt

For Toppings:

  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • Coconut Whipped Cream or Ice Cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples in half. Make thin slices 3/4 of the way through each apple half.
  3. Coat with Mixture: Mix melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and honey. Brush the mixture over the apples and bake covered for 25-30 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Filling: Combine shredded coconut, cinnamon, honey, nutmeg, coconut oil, almond flour, and salt. Fill the apple slits with this mixture.
  5. Finish Baking: Bake the stuffed apples for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Serve: Top with coconut whipped cream or ice cream and chopped pecans before serving.

Notes

  • You can adjust the sweetness by using more or less honey/maple syrup.
  • Feel free to add raisins or chopped dried fruits to the filling for extra flavor.

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