Treat yourself to a festive delight with Hasselback Apple Sundae! This holiday dessert features tender, caramelized apple slices topped with a crunchy walnut streusel, perfectly complemented by a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of rich caramel sauce. It’s a show-stopping treat that will make your celebrations extra special!
Ingredients
| 2 | large firm apples, halved and cored |
| 5 | tablespoons brown sugar, divided |
| 4 | tablespoons melted butter, divided |
| 4 | tablespoons chopped PLANTERS® Walnuts |
| 2 | teaspoons flour |
| 1 | teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided |
| Vanilla ice cream | |
| Caramel sundae topping |
Directions
Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Using a sharp knife, make crosswise cuts in each apple half, about 1/8-inch apart, stopping about ¼-inch from bottom.
Place apples cored side down into prepared baking dish.
In small bowl, combine 2½ tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter and ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
Using a pastry brush, brush the sugar mixture evenly over apple halves.
Cover with aluminum foil. Bake 15 minutes.
In another bowl, combine remaining brown sugar, melted butter and cinnamon. Add walnuts and flour. Mix to combine.
Remove foil from the baking dish. Using 2 forks, carefully fan out apple slices.
Spoon walnut mixture over apples. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until topping is crisped. Let rest 5 minutes before transferring to individual serving dishes. Serve with ice cream and caramel topping.
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