Sheet Pan Apple Pecan Crisp
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If you love apple pie, you’ll love this Sheet Pan Apple Pecan Crisp. All the classic flavors you love in an easy to make dessert!
There’s something about apples baking in the oven that makes the whole house feel warm and cozy. The smell of cinnamon, butter, and toasted pecans drifting through the kitchen feels like fall. If you love the flavors of apple pie but don’t want to make a pie, this Sheet Pan Apple Pecan Crisp is exactly what you need!
I love a dessert that looks like you spent a lot of time on it but actually comes together in minutes. This one bakes on a sheet pan and gives you soft, caramelized apples with crunchy pecans in under 30 minutes. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream (I like Carbsmart) on top and you’ve got an easy and delicious treat!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One-pan dessert – minimal cleanup, maximum flavor.
- Quick & easy – Served up in about 30 minutes.
- Seasonal & cozy – a fall favorite that never disappoints.
- Flexible – works with different apple varieties and nuts.
- Crowd-pleasing – who doesn’t love a cobbler like dessert!
- Lower Sugar – It isn’t considered to be a low carb dessert but it is lower in sugar and carbs than most. Especially if you use a sweetener such as stevia, allulose or erythritol.
The Best Apples to Use
Use your favorite apples.
- Honeycrisp or Gala for sweetness
- Granny Smith for tartness and structure (lowest in sugar and carbs)
- Fuji for a juicy balance
How to Make Apple Pecan Crisp
Start by tossing diced apples with melted butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir in the chopped pecans until everything is lightly coated. Spread it in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet pan, then roast at 425°F for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the apples are caramelized and the pecans are toasted.
Serving Suggestions
- Classic: Warm from the oven with vanilla ice cream.
- Extra indulgent: Drizzle with sugar free caramel sauce.
- Simple: Top with whipped cream if you’re out of ice cream.
Tips & Variations
- Swap pecans for walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts if you prefer.
- Use a sugar substitute like monkfruit, stevia, erythritol, or allulose to make this a lower sugar dessert.
- Sprinkle with a little sea salt before serving to balance the sweetness.
Storing & Reheating
If you happen to have leftovers (they don’t last long in my house), store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm for a few seconds in the microwave.
Sheet Pan Apple Pecan Crisp is a dessert you’ll be making on repeat. It’s cozy, simple, and always a hit!
Ingredients
- 5-6 medium apples diced
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar or zero sugar sweetener
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Grease a sheet pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss diced apples with melted butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar (or sweetener), cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- Stir in the chopped pecans so they’re coated with that buttery, spiced mixture.
- Spread mixture in a single layer on a sheet pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until apples are tender and caramelized and pecans are toasted.
- Serving suggestion – Spoon dessert into bowls and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is included as a courtesy and is calculated to the best of my ability, using my preferred brands. I recommend calculation your own macros, as they can widely vary depending on the brands of ingredients you use.
Author: Natasha Newton (Natasha's Southern Flavor)
Natasha is the founder of Natasha’s Southern Flavor. She has a passion for sharing delicious family friendly low-carb recipes that are easy to make and use readily accessible ingredients. Natasha has published three bestselling cookbooks. Her books and recipes have been featured by CNET, Delish, Mindbodygreen, Parade and Women’s Health. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, two adult children, and three furbabies.
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