Maximize the flavors of fall with these individual baked apple desserts that feature sweet skillet apples topped with a pecan pie muffin batter.

Ingredients

• 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced (about 3 pounds)*
• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
• Pecan Pie Muffin Batter

Preparation

1. Toss together first 3 ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple mixture and corn syrup to skillet; bring to a boil, and cook, stirring often, 10 minutes.
3. Divide hot apple mixture evenly between 6 lightly greased 6-ounce ovenproof ramekins or custard cups. Spoon Pecan Pie Muffin Batter evenly over hot apple mixture.
4. Bake at 425° for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Pecan Pie Muffin Batter

Ingredients

• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Stir together butter, eggs, and vanilla; add to dry ingredients, and stir just until moistened.
2. Pecan Pie Muffins: Spoon Pecan Pie Muffin Batter evenly into lightly greased miniature muffin pans, filling three-fourths full.
3. Bake at 425° for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 24 muffins.