Honey-Glazed Apple and Pecan Sheet Pan Crisp
Warm apple crisp baked on a sheet pan with crunchy pecans and a honey glaze, perfect for a cozy dessert. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 55 minutes layers large apples, peeled and sliced, lemon juice, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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.
Ingredients
- 4 large apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, toss 4 peeled and sliced large apples with 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Spread the apple mixture in an even layer on a rimmed 9x13 inch sheet pan.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 3/4 cup chopped pecans. Add 6 tbsp cold cubed unsalted butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 4: Sprinkle the oat and pecan topping evenly over the apples.
- Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Drizzle this honey glaze evenly over the topping.
- Step 6: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbly and tender. Let cool slightly before serving warm.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Glazed Apple and Pecan Sheet Pan Crisp take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Honey-Glazed Apple and Pecan Sheet Pan Crisp?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed Apple and Pecan Sheet Pan Crisp?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Glazed Apple and Pecan Sheet Pan Crisp for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honey-Glazed Apple and Pecan Sheet Pan Crisp?
American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
