Creamy Hot Apples with Brown Sugar Crunch
Indulge in the cozy comfort of **Creamy Hot Apples with Brown Sugar Crunch**, a decadent dessert that combines warm, tender apples with a rich, spiced cream sauce and a golden, crunchy topping. Perfect for fall or anytime you crave a sweet treat, this recipe features sautéed apples infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, all blanketed in a buttery brown sugar-oat crumble. The addition of heavy cream creates a luscious, velvety base, while optional chopped pecans add a nutty twist to the topping. Ready in just under an hour, this crave-worthy dish is ideal for family gatherings or intimate dinners. Serve it warm for the ultimate comfort food experience, and don’t forget to pair it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Apples (e.g., Granny Smith, Honeycrisp)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Rolled oats
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Pecans (optional, chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. Set them aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the apple slices and sauté them for 5–7 minutes, or until slightly softened.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of brown sugar, the cinnamon, and the nutmeg over the apples. Stir thoroughly to coat the apples evenly and cook for another 2 minutes.
Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, stirring gently to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2–3 minutes. Transfer the apple mixture to a baking dish, spreading it evenly.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, remaining brown sugar, and pecans (if using). Mix well.
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and pour it over the topping mixture. Use a fork to mix until the topping becomes a crumbly texture.
Sprinkle the brown sugar crunch topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon the creamy apples into bowls and enjoy warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
591 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.9 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.2 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 405 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
