- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
These butter-roasted apples are seasoned with Chinese five-spice. The clove, cinnamon, star anise, fennel, and Szechuan pepper in the blend add warmth and complexity.
Ingredient:
- 6 small Pink Lady apples (2 to 2 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon for greasing baking dish
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice
- 2 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- Vanilla ice cream or heavy cream, for serving
