If you're looking to make a unique, healthy dessert this Thanksgiving, try out this plant-based baked apple recipe. This 8-ingredient dessert is easy to make and is packed with festive comforting spices. Make sure to grab your favorite dairy-free ice cream and have a scoop (or two) with the baked apples.

Baked Apples

Makes four servings

Ingredients

4 Large Apples
1/4 Tsp Ground Nutmeg
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
4 Tbsp Vegan Butter
1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
4 Tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
1 Cup Hot Water

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350F.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix your brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
Using a melon baller or a tsp, scoop out the core of the apple. Be careful not to scoop through to the bottom. Feel free to scoop a bit more of the flesh on the sides so you have more room for the filling!
Fill each apple to the very top with your brown sugar mixture. Pour 1 tsp of vanilla extract in each apple and add a tablespoon of vegan butter on top of each apple.
Transfer apples into a baking dish and carefully pour the hot water into the dish. This will keep the apples from drying out in the oven.
Bake apples in the oven for 45-50 minutes or until soft and tender.
Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve with some vegan ice cream or your favorite toppings!

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For more vegan Thanksgiving ideas, check out this guide to 25 plant-based holiday recipes.