Sticky Maple Pecan Baked Apples with Toffee Fudge Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate autumnal dessert with these Sticky Maple Pecan Baked Apples with Toffee Fudge Sauce. Perfectly roasted Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples are stuffed with a rich, nutty filling of maple-glazed pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon, creating a warm and aromatic base. Topped with a buttery, golden crust and crowned with a luscious homemade toffee fudge sauce made with cream and melted toffee pieces, this dessert is a showstopper for any dinner party or cozy night in. Ready in under an hour, it’s easy yet utterly decadent, with a soft, tender apple center and a gooey, sticky-sweet finish. Serve with scoops of creamy vanilla ice cream for a comforting, crowd-pleasing finale to your meal. Whether you're looking for a fall-inspired treat or a special holiday dessert, this recipe is guaranteed to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 100 grams Pecans
- 4 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 30 grams Butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 150 milliliters Heavy cream
- 50 grams Toffee fudge pieces
- 1 pinch Salt
- 200 milliliters Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Core the apples, creating a hollow center for stuffing. Be careful not to cut through the bottom of the apples to avoid leakage.
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped pecans, 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and the cinnamon. Mix until the pecans are evenly coated.
Fill each hollowed-out apple with the pecan mixture. Pack it in tightly but do not overfill.
Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish and pour 200 milliliters of water into the bottom of the dish to help steam the apples.
Dot a small piece of butter (around 5 grams per apple) on the top of each stuffed apple to add richness during baking.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until the apples are soft and the tops are golden and sticky.
While the apples are baking, make the toffee fudge sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves.
Add the vanilla extract and the toffee fudge pieces to the saucepan. Stir until the fudge pieces melt and the sauce is smooth. Reduce the heat and simmer for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Once the apples are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 5-10 minutes.
Drizzle the warm toffee fudge sauce generously over each apple just before serving.
Serve the baked apples with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.4 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.3 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 226 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 448 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.0 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.2 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 192.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1379 mg | 29% | |
*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.
