hasselback apples

Healthy, wholesome Instant Pot Hasselback Apples is a dessert for everyday!

Instant Pot Hasselback Apples - Healthy Dessert!

apples

coconut oil, melted

maple syrup

vanilla extract

creamy almond butter or peanut butter (see note)

kosher salt

¼ cup old fashioned oats

roasted pecans, chopped (see note)

white whole wheat flour (any flour will work)

unsweetened shredded coconut

Wash and peel 3 apples.  Use an apple corer to remove the center (alternatively you can use a spoon or melon baller to scrape out the center after you cut the apples in half)

Cut apples in half from top to bottom and lay them cut side down.

Use a sharp knife to carefully cut ¼ inch slices into, but not all the way through, the apple.

In a small bowl, whisk together the Caramel Sauce ingredients

Brush half of the caramel sauce over the apples.  Reserve the rest.

Add 1 cup of water to the pressure cooker pot and place a short trivet inside.

Place 3 ramekins on the trivet, then stack the remaining ramekins 3 ramekins on top (do not stack them directly on top of the bottom ramekins, but on the rims &#8211; see picture above for example).

Secure the lid and turn pressure release knob to a sealed position.  Cook at high pressure for 4 &#8211; 5 minutes (4 for tender crisp, 5 for soft).

While the apples are cooking, toss together the oats, pecans, flour, and optional coconut for the oat topping.  Add the remaining caramel sauce and stir to combine. 

When pressure cooking is complete, use a quick release.

Optional: Use your oven broiler or Mealthy CrispLid to brown the oat topping.  If using the CrispLid, cook at 300 degrees for about 3 minutes or until it is browned to your liking.

Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream and serve immediately.

Hasselback apples are a fun twist on traditional baked apples with more surface area for a delicious pecan crumble topping! Make them in your air fryer in less time than the oven for a great fall dessert.

Air Fryer Hasselback Apples With Pecan Crumble

sweet apples ((such as Pink Lady))

½ tsp ground cinnamon, divided

Tbsp chopped pecans ((optional))

Tbsp all purpose flour

Tbsp old fashioned oats

Vanilla ice cream ((optional;

Cut Apples

Peel, halve, and core your apples. Place the cut side face down, then slice each apple into slices about ¼” apart, not cutting all the way through (leave at least ¼” intact at the bottom). Tip: use the handle of a wooden spoon on each side of the apple to serve as a stopper when cutting. Be careful near the center where the core was removed, as this area tends to be thinner and it’s easier to accidentally cut through

Melt Butter

In a small bowl, melt 1 Tbsp of the butter, then mix with 1 Tbsp brown sugar and ¼ tsp cinnamon. Brush the mixture evenly over the tops of the apples

Add to Air Fryer

Place apple halves into your air fryer flat side facing down. I recommend using perforated parchment or foil to make for easier cleanup, but this is optional

Cook

Cook on the air fry setting at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, or until apples begin to soften (the cuts should start to pull apart)

Mix Topping

While the apples are cooking, combine the flour, remaining ¼ tsp cinnamon, remaining 3 Tbsp brown sugar, rolled oats, pecans (if using), and cut the remaining 3 Tbsp cold butter into cubes, before mixing all together until you have a crumbly streusel (I use my hands, but a pastry cutter is fine too)

Add Topping

Using a fork, carefully fan open the slices in the apples, and add the streusel into the spaces (sprinkle any extra over the top). This can be kind of a pain with nuts due to the size, so feel free to just spread it over the top if that’s easier

Additional Cook

Return to the air fryer and cook an additional 7-10 minutes at 400°F, until the streusel is browned with a nice crust, and the apples are tender, but still firm enough to not lose shape

Serve

Serve warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired (optional)

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