Baked Apples, Stuffed Pecans, and America Pale Ale
Warm or cold. Baked Apples are so yummy! They remind me of so many great memories of my childhood in France. Every winter, I am baking apples. I love them!
This is my new version of a french treat with a little twist: American Pale Ale Beer Jelly with roasted pecans in the middle.
This is my recipe:
Servings: 6
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 90 minutes
INGREDIENTS
6 to 12 apples
For this recipe, I have used Northern Spy Apples. You can also use Cortland, Gala or Russet. There are so many options.
80 to 120 grams toasted pecans (depending of the size of the apples)
How to toast the pecans?
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly sprits on a baking sheet with cooking oil. Spread pecans on rimmed baking sheet. Toast in the oven until nuts are aromatic and darker in colour for about 5 to 7 minutes. Cool, and coarsely chop them.
You have to watch them carefully as they can get easily scorched.
12 generous teaspoons of American Pale Ale Beer
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 300°F.
Rinse and dry the apples.
Carefully remove half of the core from the apples with a sharp knife or apple corer. Do not cut all the way through, and be careful not to split them in half. Place them on a baking dish.
Stuff each apple with 1 to 2 tablespoons of toasted pecan and 1 to 2 teaspoons of jelly.
Bake in preheated oven for 90 minutes (or more if apples are really big), until apples are tender.
You can eat them warm or cold. I keep them for several days in the fridge, I love them as a snack or a small treat.
Bon Appétit!
BEER JELLY IN THIS RECIPE
A bright, citrus-forward jelly infused with Ontario Pale Ale (Canuck from Great Lakes). Expect aromas of grapefruit zest, passion fruit, tropical citrus, ripe peach, and subtle pine — a complex yet approachable profile that invites culinary creativity.
Pairing suggestions:
Creamy cheeses like Brie, Oka, or triple-crème goat cheese, young Gouda or mild clothbound Cheddar
Toasted brioche, buttermilk scones, or crisp rye crackers
Culinary inspiration:
Warm over baked Brie with roasted pecans or thyme
Fold into a citrus-spiked aioli for grilled shrimp, roasted chicken, or fried green tomatoes
Glaze for white fish, duck breast, or pork tenderloin
Finish caramelized peaches, roasted pineapple, or an apple tarte Tatin with a spoonful of whipped cream infused with this beer jelly
Product description:
Vegan & low sugar (≤4 g per Tbsp)
Contains gluten & sulphites
May contain traces of alcohol and other food allergens
Refrigerate after opening and enjoy promptly