Introduction
Imagine the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked apples and pecans wafting through your kitchen, signaling the arrival of a delightful dessert. Today, we embark on a culinary journey to create a decadent treat that combines the sweet crunch of apples, the nutty richness of pecans, and the luscious drizzle of caramel sauce. This apple pecan bites recipe is not just a dessert; it’s a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
Ingredients to Gather
Before we dive into the cooking process, let’s gather the essential components for our homemade apple pecan bites. You will need ripe apples, chopped pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, gluten-free flour, vegan butter, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. For the homemade caramel sauce, prepare coconut cream, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and a touch of sea salt. These wholesome ingredients will come together to create a mouthwatering dessert that is both gluten-free and vegan-friendly.
Instructions
Now that we have our ingredients ready, let’s embark on the culinary adventure of crafting our apple pecan bites with caramel sauce. Begin by preheating your oven and lining a baking dish with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped apples, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and a sprinkle of gluten-free flour. Toss the mixture gently to coat the fruits and nuts evenly.
Next, prepare the crumble topping by combining gluten-free flour, vegan butter, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Mix the ingredients until they form a crumbly texture. Spread the crumble over the apple and pecan mixture in the baking dish, creating a deliciously crunchy topping.
Bake the apple pecan bites in the oven until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender. While the bites are baking, prepare the homemade caramel sauce by simmering coconut cream, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Stir the mixture continuously until it thickens and becomes a rich caramel sauce.
Once the apple pecan bites are baked to perfection, drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the top, allowing it to seep into the crumbly layers. Let the dessert cool slightly before serving, as the combination of flavors intensifies with a little rest. These apple pecan bites with homemade sauce are ready to delight your senses and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Pro Tips
– For a flavor twist, consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt to the caramel sauce for a sweet and salty contrast.
– Experiment with different apple varieties to find your preferred balance of tartness and sweetness in the bites.
– Serve the apple pecan bites warm with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert experience.
Apple Pecan Bites with Caramel Sauce
A decadent dessert that combines the sweet crunch of apples, the nutty richness of pecans, and the luscious drizzle of caramel sauce.
Ingredients
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3 ripe apples, chopped
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1 cup chopped pecans
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1/2 tsp nutmeg
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup gluten-free flour
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1/4 cup vegan butter
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2 tbsp maple syrup
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Pinch of salt
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1/2 cup coconut cream
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1/4 cup coconut sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of sea salt
Directions
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Preheat the oven and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, combine chopped apples, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and gluten-free flour. Toss gently to coat evenly.
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Prepare the crumble topping by mixing gluten-free flour, vegan butter, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until crumbly.
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Spread the crumble over the apple and pecan mixture in the baking dish.
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Bake in the oven until topping is golden brown and apples are tender.
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Simmer coconut cream, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt in a saucepan to make caramel sauce. Stir continuously until thickened.
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Drizzle warm caramel sauce over the baked apple pecan bites.
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Let cool slightly before serving.
