Description
These Apple Pecan Bites are cozy, comforting morsels that combine tender apples and crunchy pecans into a delightful treat. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to become a favorite snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Braeburn recommended)
- 1 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking flour blend)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (or vegan butter/coconut oil)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line it with mini paper liners. If toasting pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool and then chop coarsely. Peel, core, and dice the apples into small (1/4 to 1/2 inch) uniform cubes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly distributed.
- In a separate larger bowl, cream together the softened butter and any remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Add the diced apples and chopped toasted pecans, stirring gently until evenly coated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet apple-pecan mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture into the prepared mini muffin tin cavities. Press down slightly to compact. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the bites cool in the tin for about 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or with an optional simple glaze.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use vegan butter or coconut oil.
- These bites can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Apple Pecan Bites Snack