Baked Cinnamon Pecan Stuffed Apples with Coconut Butter

Ingredients

• 4 large organic Honeycrisp or Fuji apples, cored leaving bottom intact
• 1 cup raw pecans, coarsely chopped
• 2 tbsp organic coconut sugar and 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1.5 tsp ground Ceylon cinnamon and 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 tbsp melted grass-fed ghee or virgin coconut oil
• 0.33 cup warm water (for baking dish bottom)
• 3 tbsp creamy coconut butter, melted (for drizzling)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix chopped pecans, coconut sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted ghee.
3. Step 3: Pack the spiced pecan mixture tightly into the cored cavities of each apple.
4. Step 4: Place stuffed apples upright in an 8x8 baking dish and pour 0.33 cup warm water into the base.
5. Step 5: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until apples are tender when pierced with a fork. Drizzle with melted coconut butter and serve warm.

Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving)