Caramel-Pecan Apple Slices

Name: Caramel-Pecan Apple Slices
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 large apples, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Here's a warm, decadent side dish for fall or winter brunches. Ready to eat in only 15 minutes, the apples are also good alongside a pork entree or spooned over vanilla ice cream. —Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 large apples, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

In a large skillet, cook and stir brown sugar and butter over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add apples; cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in pecans. Serve warm.

Editor's Note

To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 155 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Caramel-Pecan Apple Wedges in Simple & Delicious November/December 2006

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randcbruns

Jun 2, 2015

This is always a crowd pleaser at my house. I always have these ingredients on hand. It is so quick and easy to whip up this simple dessert when we are in the mood. I also like using pears instead of apples!
lmmanda

Sep 14, 2014

Very tasty. I didn't toast the pecans, but I did add a little cinnamon.
snoeyholladay

Jan 26, 2012

Fast, easy, and my whole family loved it! I added this to our dinner at the last moment and it was a success! Thankyou for submitting this recipe.