Crustless Apple Pie with Granola Frozen Yogurt

• Level: Intermediate
• Servings: 4
• Nutritional Information (per serving): 385 Calories, 16g Total Fat, 6g Saturated Fat, 64mg Cholesterol, 53mg Sodium, 54g Carbohydrates, 4g Dietary Fiber, 9g Protein, 35g Sugar
• Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes (including freezing time)
• Active Time: 40 minutes

Irresistible Baked Apples with Granola Frozen Yogurt

Transform simple apples into a warm, caramelized dessert topped with crunchy pecans and served with creamy homemade granola frozen yogurt. This crowd-pleasing treat is perfect for cozy eveningseasy enough for weeknights yet elegant for guests!

1. In a medium bowl, blend softened vanilla frozen yogurt with granola clusters until well mixed. Spread into a container and freeze until firm, at least 1 hour. Your creamy base is ready to shine!
2. Preheat oven to 400F (204C). Lightly spray an 8-inch square broiler-safe baking dish.
3. Peel, core, and halve apples vertically. Place cut-side down on a board and thinly slice crosswise (-inch thick), keeping halves intact. Fan them beautifully into the prepared dish.
4. Melt butter and mix in apple pie spice. Brush half over apple slices; drizzle remainder in dish base with 2 tablespoons water. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until tender and golden, about 30 minutes more. The aroma will draw everyone to the kitchen!
5. Cool dish 10 minutes. Switch broiler to high.
6. Combine remaining spiced butter with panko, chopped pecans, and sugar for a irresistible crumb topping.
7. Gently fan cooled apple slices and tuck crumbs between them. Sprinkle generously on top.
8. Broil 2 minutes until golden and crunchy. Serve warm apples with scoops of chilled granola frozen yogurt for the ultimate bitesweet, spiced perfection!