AmericanEasy · Warm
Slow-Baked Almond Flour Apples with Thyme and Maple
Tender apples baked low and slow with a fragrant almond flour and maple filling, finished with fresh thyme. A cozy, gently sweet dessert that honors the fruit.
Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
1h
Method
1
2
In a small bowl, work together the almond flour, softened butter, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and cinnamon until a crumbly paste forms.
3
4
In a tiny bowl, mix 1 tablespoon maple syrup with the fresh thyme. Drizzle this over the warm apples just before serving.
B
Nutri-Score
Good balance
A–E · lower is better · score 1
Calories
310
per serving
Source of fibre · 7g
Protein
7g
Carbs
29g
Fat
21g
Sat. fat
6g
Fiber
7g
Sugar
21g
Sodium
358mg
Clean EatingGluten FreeGrain FreeDigestive WellnessHeart HealthyAnti InflammatoryLow Sodium
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
A
Environmental impact
Very low impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
0.2
per serving
ACarbonAEU all-round· both agree
Water
0.5m³
Land
12Pt
Runoff
0.03g P
apple drives 43% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
5
Umami
8
Sweet
3
Salty
2
Sour
2
Bitter
3
Spicy
Textures
CrispyTender
Aromas
CaramelHerbalSweet
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
OvenTechniques
Safety & Storage
Cooking Temperature
Bake at 325°F (160°C) as specified. Ensure internal apple temperature reaches tender state when pierced with a knife. The foil covering during initial baking traps steam to ensure even cooking.
Allergen Warning
This dish contains almond flour (tree-nuts) and butter (milk). Verify all ingredients are certified allergen-free if preparing for individuals with severe nut or dairy allergies.
Cross Contamination
Use separate utensils and bowls when preparing if also handling other allergen-containing foods. Clean all surfaces thoroughly between uses.
Storage
Refrigerate leftover baked apples within 2 hours of preparation. Store in an airtight container and consume within 3-4 days. The butter in the filling makes these perishable.
Handling
Handle softened butter at room temperature only during active preparation. Do not leave butter at room temperature for extended periods as dairy products support bacterial growth.
High Risk Population
For young children, elderly, or immunocompromised individuals, ensure apples are cooked until completely tender throughout to eliminate any potential bacterial concerns.
Pro Tips
Technique
Patience is the secret ingredient here. Baking at 325°F and letting the apples go low and slow means they soften all the way through without turning to mush. Trust the time — checking too often lets the heat escape.
Substitution
If your maple runs thin, a dab more almond flour in the filling will absorb the excess liquid and keep that golden, crumbly top you want.
Reheating
These reheat beautifully in a covered dish at 300°F for about 15 minutes. The thyme glaze absorbs into the fruit overnight and the flavor only deepens.
From the chef
Back in the Jura, autumn meant the orchards gave everything at once and you learned fast that the best way to honor fruit is not to rush it. This recipe came to me one November when a crate of Macouns arrived at the shelter and nobody wanted another crumble. Low heat, a bit of almond flour to soak up the juices, and a slow drizzle of thyme-infused maple at the end — it fed us all week long. The kind of dessert that doesn't announce itself, just quietly makes the table feel whole.
TagsBakedFruitDessertGluten FreeMapleHerbalAutumnSlow BakedComfortingEasy
AllergensTree NutsMilkSulfites
Source: generated · June 12, 2026