Honey I Shrunk the Apple
Experience the magic of "Honey I Shrunk the Apple," a whimsical dessert that transforms wholesome apples into caramelized bite-sized treasures. This quick and easy recipe features tender apple spheres bathed in a luscious honey-butter glaze, infused with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, it’s a perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication. Serve these golden apple bites on their own, or elevate them with crunchy toasted pecans, granola, or a dollop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat. Ideal for cozy gatherings or weeknight indulgence, this recipe is proof that big flavors can come in small packages. Add a touch of fall-inspired flavor to your dessert lineup with this crowd-pleasing dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces Apples (medium-sized, firm variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 0.25 cups Honey
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Optional: chopped toasted pecans or granola for topping
Instructions
Peel the apples and use a melon baller to scoop out small apple balls. Avoid the core and seeds.
In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and water to the skillet. Stir until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble slightly.
Add the apple balls to the skillet and gently stir to coat them in the honey mixture.
Cook the apple balls for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still hold their shape and the honey mixture has thickened.
Stir in the vanilla extract toward the end of the cooking process.
Remove the skillet from heat and allow the apple balls to cool slightly.
Serve warm as-is, or top with chopped toasted pecans or granola for added crunch. They can also be used as a topping for vanilla ice cream or yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.2 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.8 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 708 mg | 15% | |
*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.
