Hasselback apples with figs is a delightful dessert that combines the sweet and tart flavors of apples with the chewy texture of figs. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for any occasion, from a casual gathering to a formal dinner party. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a stunning dessert that will impress your guests. The key to this recipe is to use crisp, tart apples that will hold their shape when baked. Granny Smith apples are a popular choice, but you can also use other varieties such as Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Pink Lady. The figs add a touch of sweetness and a chewy texture that complements the apples perfectly.
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HASSELBACK APPLES
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place an apple half cut-side down on a cutting board and cut thin vertical slices into it, being careful not to slice all the way through. Repeat the process with the remaining apple halves. Transfer the apples to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a small saucepot. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar until fully incorporated. Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the apples. Bake until the apples have softened, 18 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the streusel topping. In a small bowl, add the oats, flour, cinnamon, salt, remaining 2 tablespoons butter and remaining 3 tablespoons brown sugar. Using a fork or your hands, work the mixture together until it forms a large crumble.
- Top each baked apple with the streusel topping, making sure to get some in between the apple slices. Return the dish to the oven and bake until the topping is golden brown, another 10 to 15 minutes. Serve the apples with a scoop of the ice cream.
HASSELBACK APPLES WITH GRANOLA STREUSEL
Try these delightful bitefuls made with sweetened granola cereal in the topping. Is it dessert? Is it breakfast? You decide! Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Desserts Fruit Desserts Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Combine flour, brown sugar, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- Cut 4 tablespoons butter into small cubes. Cut butter into the flour mixture using a fork or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add granola and toss to form a clumpy streusel.
- Place 2 skewers or butter knives, a minimum of 1/2-inch thick, parallel to each other on a cutting board. Place an apple half, cut-side down, between the skewers or knife handles.
- Cut thin slices into the apple half, stopping at the skewers or knives to keep the blade from reaching all the way through the apple. Gently separate the slices, being careful not to break the apple half, and place 2 raisins between each slice. Repeat with remaining apple halves.
- Place each raisin-stuffed apple half cut-side down in the buttered baking dish. Sprinkle apple juice and white sugar on top. Cover apples with the granola streusel. Scatter remaining butter on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until apples are tender and streusel is browned and toasty, about 55 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 12.7 mg, Sugar 22.6 g
HASSELBACK APPLE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: apple, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, flour, sugar, ice cream
Provided by Tasty
Categories Desserts
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Peel, halve, and core an apple of your choice. Honeycrisp and Granny Smith are both great options for baking.
- Make vertical slices in each apple 1 cm (⅓ inch) thick, stopping 2 cms (¾ inch) from the bottom of each apple half.
- Baste with a mixture of 1 Tbsp melted butter, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, and ½ tsp cinnamon.
- Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 20 minutes.
- Optional crumble topping. Cut frozen butter into small nibs. Toss in a combination of 3 Tbsp AP flour and 1 Tbsp white sugar until flour and sugar clump up around butter.
- Spoon the crumble topping on top of the apples.
- Bake an additional 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 22 grams
HASSELBACK APPLES
This is my own vegan and gluten-free version of a Cooking Light recipe. It's delicious and fairly easy, and even my hubby who normally complains about "health" desserts loves this. I used Honeycrisp apples as they are large enough and back really well.
Provided by A Teichner Home Chef
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Starting at the outermost edges, cut most (but not all) of the way through each apple half at 1/8-inch intervals. Place apple halves, cut sides down, in an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon oil, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon; brush mixture evenly over apple.
- Cover pan with foil; bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Remove foil. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until apples are tender. Remove pan from oven; cool 10 minutes.
- Combine remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, remaining 1½ tablespoons oil, remaining ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, oats, flour, nuts (optional) and salt. Carefully fan open apple halves. Spoon oat mixture evenly over apples. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Turn broiler to high (leave pan in oven); broil 2 minutes. Serve with ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.6, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 7.4, Sodium 146.8, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 24.2, Protein 0.6
Tips:
- Choose firm, tart apples that will hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- Use fresh figs that are ripe but not too soft.
- If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to carefully slice the apples.
- Be sure to cut the apples all the way through, but not all the way through the bottom.
- Stuff the apple slices with a mixture of figs, brown sugar, and spices.
- Bake the apples at a high temperature for a short amount of time, then reduce the temperature and continue baking until the apples are tender and caramelized.
- Serve the apples warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Hasselback apples with figs are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The apples are tender and caramelized, with a sweet and slightly tart flavor. The figs add a touch of sweetness and complexity. This dessert is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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