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Hasselback ApplesRecipe {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}

Last Updated on April 9, 2019 By Vicky 18 Comments

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Hasselback apples topped with walnuts, oats and Nektar honey crystals make for a delicious healthy baked apple dessert. Gluten Free and Dairy Free. Ready in 30 minutes.Healthy Baked Hasselback Apples in a baking dishHasselback apples made with just 6 ingredients – the perfect dessert for anyone who loves apples! The only apples I love are green apples. Red, multi color – all tooo sweet for me. The green ones are perfect. Juicy, a bit sour and not too sweet. Light and crunchy just how I like it.

Something about winter though – not the raw apple eating season for me.

Hasselback apples though – that’s a whole other story. Those I’m down with. Even more so when they’re shaped to resemble hasselback potatoes — whhhattt – I know, cool right? And better yet when they’re sprinkled with a crumble made of pulsed walnuts, gluten free oats and Nektar honey crystals.

Now this hasselback apples recipe is a dessert for a cold winter evening. You can always just leave the apple halves intact, or just layer them in thin slices on the baking sheet, but I kind of loved making thin slits almost to the bottom and then stuffing the lightly sweet and nutty crumble mix right in between the wedges. And all over the top and the sides of the baking pan of course. The crispier it got in the oven the better.

Hasselback apples ready to eat

This hasselback apples recipe can be completed in 30 minutes flat. Twenty to twenty-five of baking time and just a few minutes required for prep. My apples were fairly small so if you are using larger ones adjust the baking time accordingly. In terms of serving you can eat these healthy baked apples as is, add a dollop of coconut whipped cream, or simply serve alongside these dark chocolate covered Nektar dusted pretzels. Kind of a perfect pairing for a nice Valentine’s day dessert if you ask me. You’ve got the soft nutty caramelized apples and then those crispy crunchy salty chocateley pretzels. Kind of all the right flavors partying in your mouth.

And this hasselback apples recipe is super simple too so boyfriends/husbands/friends – get involved – no excuses with this one.

6 ingredient hasselback apples with Nektar Honey crystals

And since we’re talking V day (is it seriously February already? I’m stilling writing down my New Years resolutions) Nektar Natural has another treat in store for you. Ok remember middle school (or was it elementary?) when you walked around handing out valentine’s day notes and candies? Well they’re back. You’ve seriously got to check out the Nektar Naturals Valentine’s Day Honey-Gram. This is how it works: you just fill out the form and for free you can send a special someone a personalized love note with a packet of Nektar Honey Crystals.

Awww. So cute right?

Well what are you waiting for? Fill the form out, send away and get in the kitchen to make these delicious and wintery healthy baked apples recipe for hasselback apples!

Looking for more fall dessert inspiration? Check out these posts:

  • Gluten Free Apple Crisp with Walnut Graham Cracker Topping {DF}
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  • Fall Pumpkin Chia Bowls {GF, Vegan}

How to make hasselback apples:

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Hasselback Apples with Walnuts and Honey {GF, DF}
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

6 ingredient hasselback apples make for a simple yet delicious dessert. Gluten Free and Dairy Free. Ready in 30 minutes. |avocadopesto.com

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, dairy-free, gluten free, Healthy
Servings: 6
Calories: 171 kcal
Author: Vicky Berman
Ingredients
  • 6 green apples halved and cored
  • 3/4 cup walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons Nektar Granulated Honey
  • 1/4 cup gluten free oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil not melted
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Make thin slices in the apple halves, being careful not to slice all the way down.
  3. In a food processor pulse together walnuts, honey, oats and cinnamon, until broken up into smaller pieces but not completely smooth. Transfer to a bowl.
  4. Combine walnut oat mixture with coconut oil. Mixing until incorporated.
  5. In a baking dish, place apples, cut side down and stuff walnut oat mixture in between the slices and top the apples and surrounding ares with the crumb mixture.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until apples are soft and crumb mixture has browned.
  7. Serve as is or with coconut whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Hasselback Apples with Walnuts and Honey {GF, DF}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Potassium 76mg2%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*This post has been sponsored by Nektar but as always all opinions expressed here are my own 

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Comments

  1. The Food Hunter says

    February 3, 2016 at 10:03 am

    My husband is going to love these!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      February 3, 2016 at 10:09 am

      Yay! I hope so : ))

      Reply
  2. Claudia | Gourmet Project says

    February 3, 2016 at 10:13 am

    what a comfy wintry dessert! trying it tonight

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      February 10, 2016 at 11:19 am

      Thanks! Enjoy!!

      Reply
  3. Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake says

    February 3, 2016 at 10:56 am

    5 stars
    I’ve never seen hasselback apple before, this is such an awesome idea! Definitely going to try it asap

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      February 10, 2016 at 11:20 am

      Thanks! Not only potatoes can rock this cooking style!

      Reply
  4. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    February 3, 2016 at 10:58 am

    This is so fun Vicky!!! Like a fruit crumble made totally modern!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      February 10, 2016 at 11:44 am

      Exactly! Thanks!

      Reply
  5. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    February 3, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    I love hassleback potatoes…so doing an apple version is awesome. Looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      February 10, 2016 at 11:45 am

      If you love the potatoes made hasselback you’re bound to love the apples cooked this way!

      Reply
  6. Christina | Christina's Cucina says

    February 10, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    What a brilliant idea! Love this and the fact that it’s not filled with lots of sugar and processed ingredients! Perfect comfort food.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      February 12, 2016 at 9:02 am

      Thanks! Yes I’m always trying to make sweet treats with minimal processed sugar so this definitely fits in that category!

      Reply
  7. fabiola@notjustbaked says

    February 11, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    Ok, seriously soooo cute! And a plus, I love baked apples so much.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      February 12, 2016 at 9:03 am

      Thanks! Me too – love baked apples, but wanted to put a different spin on them!

      Reply
  8. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    February 12, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    Ok, this is just such a cool idea! I’ve heard of hasselback potatoes, of course, but never apples. Brilliant! What a fun recipe, and really easy and healthy, too! I just love it!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      February 15, 2016 at 1:24 pm

      Thanks! I figured if potatoes can pull it off why not apples?!

      Reply
  9. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

    February 15, 2016 at 4:26 am

    LOVE these!! They look so amazingly good! Those apples just look so tender and perfect!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      February 15, 2016 at 1:25 pm

      Thanks : ))

      Reply

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