Baked Apples for Two is a classic dessert! Sweet crisp apples, filled with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans are baked until tender!
Fall is a wonderful time to make Baked Apples For Two (or three or four)! Our two sons have grown and live on their own, so lately I have made a few more meals that are simply perfect for two!
This is a dessert that can be easily modified to serve as many friends and family as necessary. Baked apples are simple to make and they taste magnificent, no matter what time of year you decide to make them! Here’s how to make Baked Apples For Two.
Scroll Down For A Printable Recipe Card At The Bottom Of The Page
Prepare The Apples For Filling
For this recipe you will used two good-sized Honeycrisp apples. Wash them well and then pat them dry with paper towels before beginning. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Honeycrisp apples are fantastic for this recipe because they are very crisp and sweet, which means they hold their shape well when stuffed and baked. You can also use Gala or Macintosh apples if you prefer.
If necessary, cut a very thin slice off the bottom to level the bottom out and ensure the apples will sit straight in the baking pan (see 2nd photo below).
Use an apple corer to remove the core and seeds of the apple, but make sure you don’t cut it all the way through the bottom. You need to leave some apple left at the bottom to hold the delicious filling IN THE APPLE!
If you don’t have access to an apple corer utensil, use a sharp knife to carefully hollow out the core. Once you have removed the core of the apple, go back and hollow it out just a little bit more.
You will want to widen the opening slightly, in order to hold more filling. You can also use a spoon to do this, because it’s a little safer than using a sharp knife! Set the apples aside while you quickly prepare the streusel filling for the apples.
Make The Filling For The Apples
In a small bowl mix melted butter, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, a tiny pinch of salt, chopped pecans (or walnuts), and flour.
Stir these ingredients together until it becomes a thick, streusel-like mixture (as shown in the photo below). This will be the filling for the cored apples.
Stuff The Apples
Divide the filling evenly between the 2 apples, pushing it deep into the hollowed-out core. Firmly pack or pile up the filling on top of the apples (if necessary) to be able to use all the filling.
Pour water to a depth of about ½” into a 9″ x 9″ baking dish or into a small, rimmed baking sheet. Carefully set the two filled apples into the pan (on top of the water).
Bake The Apples
Carefully place the pan in the preheated oven. Bake the apples (uncovered) at 350°F. for 35-40 minutes. NOTE: The length of baking time may vary slightly based on the size of the apples you are using. I recommend checking on them at the 30-minute mark, then keep an eye on them until done.
When done, the streusel filling should be nicely browned, and a butter knife (or even a toothpick!) can easily be inserted into an apple. The baked apples for two (when done cooking) must be tender all the way through!
Serve The Baked Apples For Two
Carefully remove each of the baked apples to a plate and let them cool slightly before serving. A metal spatula works well for lifting the slightly heavy apples up and out of the baking dish.
Baked apples for two can be eaten as is, once they have cooled slightly. We always like to add a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream to make this dish look and taste perfect!
When you first cut into the apple, it should cut very easily! Inside you can see how the filling goes all the way to the bottom of the apple, which means you should have luscious brown sugar cinnamon pecan streusel in every bite.
This dessert is lovely, especially in the Fall, but can be enjoyed almost any time of the year for a wonderful treat! I’m confident you will love baked apples for two as much as my husband and I do!
TIP: We feel baked apples are at their BEST eaten as soon as they’re done baking, BUT you can store them a couple of days in the refrigerator (covered) if you’re making them ahead of time. You can re-heat the apples in a microwave (on 50% power) OR re-heat them (covered) in a 350°F. oven until warmed all the way through.
I really hope you have the opportunity make this dessert for those you love, because they’re wonderful! The apples also smell so good while they are baking, so that is an added plus!
Thank you for stopping by today, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day!
Looking For More APPLE DESSERT Recipes?
You can find ALL of my recipes in the Recipe Index, which is located at the top of the page. I have LOTS of fantastic dessert recipes to check out, including:
- Mom’s Apple Cake
- Dutch Crumb Apple Pie
- Applesauce Raisin Bars
- Mini Apple Crisps
- Karen’s Delicious Apple Cobbler
Want More Recipes? Get My FREE Newsletter!
I publish a newsletter 2 times per month (1st and 15th) with lots of recipes, tips, etc.
Would you like to join our growing list of subscribers?
There is a Newsletter subscription box on the top right (or bottom) of each blog post, depending on the device you use.
You can submit your e-mail address there, to be added to my mailing list.
Find Me On Social Media:
Facebook page: The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Pinterest: The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Instagram: jbatthegratefulgirlcooks
Recipe adapted from (and with thanks to Kristina), at: Old Fashioned Baked Apples Recipe – Proverbs 31 Homestead
↓↓ PRINTABLE RECIPE BELOW ↓↓
Baked Apples for Two is a classic dessert! Sweet crisp apples, filled with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans are baked until tender!
- 2 medium Honeycrisp apples
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1½ Tablespoons butter, melted
- 1¼ Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup finely chopped pecans (or walnuts)
- 1 tiny pinch of salt
Preheat oven to 350°F. Add water to a 9" x 9" baking dish or small, rimmed baking sheet until it reaches a depth of ½" of water. Set aside.
Wash apples; pat them dry with paper towels. If necessary, cut a very thin slice off the bottom to ensure the apples will be sit level in the baking dish.
Use apple corer (or sharp knife to remove the apple core and seeds, but make sure you don't cut all the way through the bottom. You want the filling to stay IN THE APPLE! Once you have removed the core/seeds, widen the opening more, to hold more filling. You can use a spoon for this, because it's safer than using a sharp knife! Set apples aside.
In a bowl mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, a tiny pinch of salt, chopped pecans (or walnuts), and flour. Stir until it becomes a thick, streusel-like mixture. This is the filling for the cored apples.
Divide filling evenly between the 2 apples, pushing it deep into the hollowed-out core. Pack or pile the filling on top of the apples (if necessary) to use all the filling. Place apples into the prepared baking dish (set them in the water).
Place baking dish in preheated oven. Bake apples (uncovered) at 350°F. for 35-40 minutes. NOTE: Baking time may vary slightly, based on the size, variety or ripeness of apples used. I recommend checking them at the 30-minute mark, then keep an eye on them until done. When done, filling should be nicely browned, and a butter knife (or even a toothpick!) can easily be inserted into the apple. The baked apples must be tender all the way through!
Transfer apples out of dish with a metal spatula; cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (if desired) and enjoy!
Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!