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Stuffed Baked Apples (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

09/29/2020 28 Comments

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Tagged With: 5 ingredients, apples, budget friendly, coconut, dairy free, GAPS, honey, kid friendly, paleo, pecans, primal, quick & easy

These paleo Stuffed Baked Apples are filled with crunchy pecans, shredded coconut, and a touch of honey that are then baked to tender perfection. 

Apple halves topped with pecan crumble and ice cream scoop

This apple dessert are a super low maintenance version of apple crisp. Imagine those familiar warm spices, the crunchy topping and the irresistible sweet cinnamon filling all nestled in tender apple halves.

Best of all, these paleo baked apples are incredibly simple to make and can be in the oven with just 10 minutes of prep time.

Stuffed Baked Apples (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

These paleo Stuffed Baked Apples have that perfectly crunchy, honey-sweetened pecan crumble that is the envy of all apple crisps.

The best part is that it’s only 5 ingredients (including the apples) and truly does not take more than 10 minutes to throw everything together.

The hardest part is waiting patiently for the apples to bake while filling your house with that warm fall aroma.

Top these baked apples with this 3-Ingredient Vanilla Ice Cream and drizzle with salted caramel sauce and you have a perfect fall dessert.

Casserole dish with baked apple halves with paleo pecan crumble

What Kind of Apples are Best for Baking?

The best apples for baking are those that keep their structure and texture intact after spending some time in a blazing oven. In my experience, Granny Smith apples have fared very well in holding up under the heat. They also happen to have that perfect sweet-tart balance and are generally pretty versatile in most apple desserts.

In addition to Granny Smith apples, below are a few more varieties that deserve an honorable mention when baking apple desserts:

  • Honeycrisp
  • Jonagold (Jonathan)
  • Braeburn
  • Fuji
  • Pink Lady
  • Golden Delicious

Baked apple halves with pecan crumble and slotted spoon

How to Make Oven Baked Apples

These paleo baked apple dessert is one of the most easiest treats you’ll ever make. Start with your choice of apples, wash and dry them well. Cut them in half and scoop out the core with a sharp edged spoon. Set your apple halves in a deep baking dish.

Meanwhile, combine all the delicious apple toppings in a small bowl or a food processor. Use coconut oil to make these completely dairy free but go for butter if you want a more rich texture.

Spoon the topping on the apple halves and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. 

Be sure to read all my tips below to achieve the best texture and flavor of the oven baked apples.

Baked Whole Apples vs. Baked Apple Halves

We love to make this recipe with apple halves rather than whole apples. The reason is we can always go for that second half if needed. But usually one baked apple half with the topping and a scoop of ice cream is more than plenty to satisfy that sweet tooth.

The baked apple halves are also great for kiddos since the whole apples are way too much for them to begin with.

Having said that, you can easily convert this recipe from baked apple halves to baked whole apples. All ingredient amounts will remain the same.

To make baked whole apples, core the apples with a paring knife and a sharp spoon. Fill with the pecan crumble and proceed as with the apple halves.

When baking whole apples, you may need to increase the baking time to 45 minutes but always check until fork tender. I would err on the side of slightly underdone rather than overbaked. The pecan stuffing doesn’t have anything that truly needs to be cooked (i.e. oats) therefore, you’re really just baking the apples so as soon as they are tender and luscious, pull out the baked apples.

Baked apple half with melted ice cream.

How do you Eat Baked Apples?

We love eating these healthy Stuffed Baked Apples warm, topped with vanilla ice cream and a touch of caramel drizzle.

If so desired, you can skip the apple skin when eating. The flesh easily scoops out with the spoon and that perfect mixture of melting ice cream, luscious apple and crunchy pecan crumble is melt-in-your-mouth good!

Tips for Healthy Baked Apples with Topping

  • Pick apples of the same size for even cooking.
  • If you’re wrestling with the apples to sit well in the dish, just cut a small piece off the rounded part of the apple half to create some stability. Just keep in mind, that as soon as the apples are baked and softened, they are set pretty firmly in the dish.
  • In order to retain that crunch in the pecans, be sure they are just coarsely chopped. Use room temperature butter or coconut oil (for dairy free) so the crumble ingredients combine well.
  • Depending on the size of your apples, you can use an ice cream scoop similar to this one to scoop out the center cores. I purchased mine at an estate sale and I love it for these jobs because the edges are very thin. A melon baller would work just as well.
Apple halves topped with pecan crumble and ice cream scoop
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Stuffed Baked Apples (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

These paleo Stuffed Baked Apples are filled with crunchy pecans, shredded coconut, and a touch of honey that are then baked to tender perfection. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword 5 ingredients, budget friendly, Dairy-free, GAPS, kid friendly,, paleo, primal
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 262kcal
Author Anya @ Prepare & Nourish

Ingredients

  • 4 baking apples

For pecan crumble:

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter
  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a large casserole dish with butter and set aside. 
  • Cut the apples in half, remove the core with a melon baller or similar tool. 
  • Combine all topping ingredients except the pecans in a small bowl.
  • Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of pecan crumble onto the apple halves. 
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until apples are tender but not mushy.
  • Serve apples warm. If desired, top with vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel.

Notes

| Nutritional Information Disclaimer | 

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg


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This post was originally published November 2018 and has since been updated to include helpful information.

Baked Apples with Pecan Crumble (Paleo, Primal, GAPS) - Crunchy pecans, blended with shredded coconut, sweetened with honey all nestled in an apple half and baked to perfection. #apples #paleo

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Filed Under: Fall, holiday, Sweets Tagged With: 5 ingredients, apples, budget friendly, coconut, dairy free, GAPS, honey, kid friendly, paleo, pecans, primal, quick & easy

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  1. Tessa Simpson

    11/13/2018 at

    Beautiful and clean ingredients…and OH! The flavor…SO amazing!

    Reply
  2. Raia Todd

    11/13/2018 at

    Oh my goodness. These look amazing, Anya! I can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
    • Anya

      11/14/2018 at

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Catherine Baez

    11/13/2018 at

    Mmmmm, the pecan crumbles on these baked apples take it to the next level of flavor. Great recipe!

    Reply
  4. Jean

    11/13/2018 at

    Oh yum, I’m drooling at these photos. Love that pecan crumble on top!

    Reply
    • Anya

      11/14/2018 at

      That’s the best part!

      Reply
  5. Shelby @Fitasamamabear

    11/14/2018 at

    This looks so insanely decadent!

    Reply
  6. STACEY CRAWFORD

    11/14/2018 at

    Om my goodness! This takes a baked apple to a whole new level of yum! So delicious!

    Reply
    • Anya

      11/14/2018 at

      Thank you Stacey. It’s a delicious treat.

      Reply
  7. Joni Gomes

    11/14/2018 at

    What an impressive looking dessert!! Love the coconut in this!

    Reply
  8. Meredith

    11/14/2018 at

    Oh my goodness… the crumble on these baked apples is drool worthy. I can not wait try make these… such a yummy fall dessert!

    Reply
  9. ChihYu Smith

    11/14/2018 at

    Yummy! It’s sweet and little tart. What a fabulous healthy dessert!

    Reply
  10. Laura

    11/15/2018 at

    This sounds like a wonderful alternative to apple crumble! My son is intolerant to oats, so this is on my list to try. Yum!

    Reply
  11. Megan Stevens

    11/15/2018 at

    I would never have thought to put the pecan crumble, but it makes the apples that much more special and SOO yummy!! The whole dessert is so pretty and delicious.

    Reply
  12. Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri

    11/15/2018 at

    Oh wow! With the scoop of ice cream on top, these are spectacular! I LOVE that yummy, crumble topping, it’s such a treat. This is such a fun dessert for the holidays and fall season.

    Reply
  13. Hope

    11/16/2018 at

    Apples, cinnamon, pecans and honey – so many of my favourite things! These look delicious!

    Reply
  14. jennifer

    11/18/2018 at

    I LOVE baked fruit for dinner and these apples look so amazingly delicious — love that delicious ball of ice cream on top, would definitely get my kids to gobble up!

    Reply
  15. Renee D Kohley

    11/18/2018 at

    I just love this treat idea – I like doing baked fruit for the Christmas eve treat so my kids aren’t too sugared up before bed LOL! All that butter will help level blood sugars out too!

    Reply
  16. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!

    11/19/2018 at

    These look even better than apple pie and with a fraction of the work, and that caramel drizzle looks so scrumptious!

    Reply
  17. Kathleen Poorman

    01/24/2019 at

    Made these and oh my goodness, they’re delicious! I could eat the pecan crumble with a spoon all on it’s own. Thank you for such an easy, yet delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Anya

      01/28/2019 at

      Great to hear, Kathleen. Yes, that pecan crumble is the best!

      Reply

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