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    Home » Desserts » Gluten-Free Desserts » Hazelnut Honey Roasted Apples

    Hazelnut Honey Roasted Apples

    Nov 1, 2013 · by Valentina · 18 Comments

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    Hazelnut Honey Roasted Apples are lovely for fall and perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert, in case you want to skip the pie this year. The hazelnut flavor and use of Green Dragon apples makes them stand out from all other honey roasted apples. Hazelnut Honey Roasted Apples with chopped hazelnuts on top in a square white dish.

    Inspiration for Hazelnut Honey Roasted Apples

    Though you could use other apples for this recipe, I used a very special variety. And I almost ate all of them before I cold get them in the pan, with a little help from my boys, who especially love their name -- Green Dragon apples.

    This beautiful fruit was the inspiration for this lovely fall apple recipe.

    One Green Dragon Apple on a black background.

    I need two things in an apple -- crispness and sweetness. If either one isn't there, I'm out. There are few varieties that I think have the perfect blend of both, and Green Dragon apples are one of them.

    sliced green apples

    What are Green Dragon Apples?

    Green Dragon apples hold a whole lot of goodness, and you'll quickly see why they're perfect for my honey roasted apples.

    They have a delicious pineapple flavor.  Really, you'll see.

    They're rich in Vitamin C and full of Anti-Oxidants.

    And of course, let's not forget crisp, sweet and delicious.

    Makes sense that they're named after the Chinese symbol for royalty!

    green baking dish with roasted apples and hazelnuts

    While Green Dragon apples are fantastic to eat raw, when roasted in this Hazelnut Honey Roasted Apples, they're divine combined with the other flavors they soak up.

    The apples also hold their shape and will have a super smooth texture.

    Hazelnut Honey Roasted apples in white square dish with hazelnuts on top

    Where to find Green Dragon Apples

    You can find Green Dragon Apples at Bristol Farms and Gelson's, and they'll be in more markets soon.  You can also order them from Melissa's Produce here.  And yes, as I mentioned, you can also use other apple varieties.  Granny Smith would also be delicious.

    Do you want to serve Honey Roasted Apples with a dollop of vanilla bean ice cream?  I do! So let's do it.

    Enjoy every bite of your honey roasted apples with hazelnuts!

    More delicious fall apple desserts:

    • Chai Apple Bundt Cake Recipe
    • Red Wine Poached Crimson Gold Apples
    • Best Apple Crumble

    This is not a sponsored post.  Melissa's Produce sent me Green Dragon Apples for recipe testing, and all opinions are my own. 🙂

    Hazelnut Honey Roasted Apple Recipe

    Hazenut Honey Roasted Apples

    Valentina K. Wein
    This is lovely for fall and perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert, in case you want to skip the pie this year. The hazelnut flavor and use of Green Dragon apples makes them stand out from all other honey roasted apples.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 220 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ⅓ cup hazelnuts
    • ⅓ cup honey
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 2½ tablespoons Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur)
    • 1½ tablespoons vanilla extract
    • 3 apples (I used Green Dragon)
    • salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F, and place the hazelnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. When the oven is preheated, roast them until they are very aromatic and the skins are cracking, about 6 minutes. Let them cool for at least 10 minutes, and then they can be rubbed together in your hands, or in a dish towel, and the skins should flake away. (Some tiny bits of skin will remain, and that's okay.) Roughly chop the nuts and set them aside. Do not turn off the oven!
    • In a small mixing bowl, combine the honey with the melted butter, Frangelico, and vanilla.
    • Pour about ¼ of the honey mixture into a baking dish -- one that's just big enough to comfortably hold 6 apple halves, without touching. The honey mixture should coat the bottom nicely.
    • Peel the apples. Then slice them in half, lengthwise, and core them.
    • Place the apple halves in the baking dish, onto the coated bottom, round side up.
    • Pour the remaining honey mixture evenly over the 6 apple halves. If they are not completely coated, gently flip them over a couple of times, being sure they are round side up when they go in the oven.
    • Roast the apples in the preheated 375°F oven for 45 minutes. Use a soup spoon to baste them every 10 to 15 minutes. Then add the peeled, chopped hazelnuts, using the spoon to be sure they become well coated with the honey mixture. (They shouldn't be right on top of the apples, along the sides and between them is best.) Roast the apples for about another 15 minutes.
    • When they're done, they should be well caramelized with a pretty golden color. They also will have shrunk by about ⅓.
    • Let them cool in the baking dish for about 10 minutes and then serve, spooning hazelnuts and any excess sauce on top. Sprinkle each serving with a bit of salt.

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 220kcal
    Keywords dessert for party, fall comfort food recipes
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    Comments

    1. Deb

      November 03, 2013 at 5:50 pm

      I've yet to see Green Dragon's locally but will keep an eye out for these little lovelies! Roasting with hazelnuts and honey is so delectable!

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 04, 2013 at 12:49 am

        Thanks, Deb -- they should be popping up in stores soon. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Ash-foodfashionparty

      November 03, 2013 at 8:29 pm

      Some of the things are the most craved for, and this is one of em'. It looks so so good. The hazelnuts, oh so yum.

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 04, 2013 at 12:59 am

        Thank you, Asha. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Coco in the Kitchen

      November 06, 2013 at 7:20 pm

      Yummmm.
      I love baked apples. Never tried them w hazelnuts.
      Great tip, V! xo

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 17, 2013 at 5:58 am

        Thank you, Colette. Hope you try them. xo

        Reply
    4. David

      November 07, 2013 at 11:20 pm

      Oh, wow - baked apples of any kind are one of my favorites. And I think I need to live with Melissa... or at least visit her for a month. Such an amazing variety of produce!

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 17, 2013 at 6:01 am

        Love your comment about Melissa! You're funny. 🙂 These Green Dragon's are so cool, and really do taste like pineapple.

        Reply
    5. Julia

      October 10, 2017 at 11:12 am

      Mmm, I love this recipe. I has all my favorite ingredients in it! Haven't seen Green Dragon apples around here but they sound delish!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 10, 2017 at 11:13 am

        Thanks so much, Julia. Hope you try it!

        Reply
    6. Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish

      October 10, 2017 at 11:13 am

      How brilliant is this!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 13, 2017 at 7:31 am

        Why thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jenni LeBaron

      October 10, 2017 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      Yum! I love roasted apples. The addition of hazelnuts is wonderful. I can't wait for Oregon Hazelnuts this year!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 10, 2017 at 1:01 pm

        Me too! 😀

        Reply
    8. Matt @ Plating Pixels

      October 10, 2017 at 11:47 am

      I looooved caramel apples growing up! Never had them like this though.

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 10, 2017 at 1:02 pm

        I hope you try them, Matt. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Denise

      October 10, 2017 at 11:51 am

      This is mouth watering! Need to try for sure!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 10, 2017 at 1:02 pm

        Hope you do. Thank Denise!

        Reply

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