Hasselback Baked Apples are sliced; then topped with a combination of brown sugar, cinnamon, oats and melted butter. Absolutely delicious!

In the September issue of Cooking Light Magazine, there was a recipe that stood out called Hasselback Baked Apples and I couldn't WAIT to make it myself; especially since it's apple picking season.

What does Hasselback Mean?

The name 'hasselback' comes from the restaurant where they first introduced a recipe for hasselback potatoes in the 1940s in Hasselbacken, Stockholm (Sweden).

It opened in 1748 and the dish was called 'hasselbackspotatis'; which were whole potatoes that were peeled and sliced to make them look like a fan.

Many have used the name to describe any food that is fanned out in such a way, like these Hasselback Baked Apples. When selecting apples for this recipe, make sure they are firm; such as Pink Lady or Honeycrisp.

How do you make Hasselback Apples?

Select your apples, core them using an apple corer, cut them in half; then peel the skins. Place the apples flat side down in a baking dish and make slits in the apple about ¼-inch thick slicing three-quarters of the way down. Don't slice all the way through.

Once you make the slices, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, oats and melted butter in a small bowl and spread over the apples.

Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the apples are soft.

These Hasselback Baked Apples were delicious and tasted just like apple crisp.

They're perfect for an afternoon snack or if you're entertaining for a crowd because each half can be served as an individual portion. ~Enjoy!

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