Cinnamon-Spiced Baked Apples with Maple Pecan Topping

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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Tender baked apples infused with warm cinnamon and topped with a crunchy maple-glazed pecan crumble for a cozy dessert. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs large apples, ground cinnamon, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4, cored large apples
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
3 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 4 cored large apples upright in a baking dish. Sprinkle each apple inside and out with 2 tsp ground cinnamon evenly divided.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats, 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt. Mix until crumbly.
Step 3: Spoon the pecan-oat mixture generously into the center cavity of each apple, pressing lightly to fill.
Step 4: Pour 1/4 cup water into the bottom of the baking dish to keep apples moist.
Step 5: Bake apples for 35-40 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork and the topping is golden brown.
Step 6: Let cool slightly before serving warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.