Low Carb Classic Baked Apples
Indulge guilt-free with these Low Carb Classic Baked Apples, a wholesome twist on the traditional dessert that captures all the coziness of fall flavors without the excess sugar. This recipe combines tart Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples with a luscious filling of almond flour, buttery pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of powdered erythritol for natural sweetness. Enhanced with a splash of lemon juice and a hint of vanilla, each baked apple is tender, juicy, and brimming with a warm, spiced aroma. Perfectly portioned and ready in just 45 minutes, these irresistible treats are steamed to perfection in a water bath for optimal moisture. Ideal for low-carb diets, serve them warm with a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream or low-carb ice cream for a comforting dessert or a special breakfast. It’s a nutritious, flavorful celebration that’s as satisfying as it is simple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Golden Delicious)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol (or another low-carb sweetener)
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Core the apples using an apple corer or a small paring knife, creating a cavity for the filling. Be careful not to cut all the way through to the bottom of the apples.
In a small bowl, combine the almond flour, chopped pecans, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Add the unsalted butter to the mixture and use a fork or your hands to incorporate it into the dry ingredients until a crumbly texture forms.
Squeeze the lemon juice inside each apple cavity to prevent browning and add a hint of tartness.
Stuff each apple with the almond flour mixture, pressing it down gently to fill as much of the cavity as possible.
Place the filled apples in a baking dish and pour the 0.5 cup of water into the bottom of the dish to help steam the apples and keep them moist.
Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil to trap the steam and bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the tops to brown slightly.
Once the apples are tender and easily pierced with a fork, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the baked apples warm, optionally with a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream or a scoop of low-carb ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 41.7 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.2 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 877 mg | 19% | |
*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.
