Applesauce with Butter Pecan Crumbs

A simple yet elegant dessert combining chunky applesauce topped with golden, buttery bread crumbs and toasted nuts, perfect for a light finish to any meal.

1 servings
4 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1 slice firm white sandwich bread
  • ½ cup bottled chunky applesauce
  • 2 tablespoon whipped cream

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat butter in an 8-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook nuts and bread crumbs with a pinch of salt, stirring constantly, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

    3 min

  2. 2.

    Spoon applesauce into a goblet or other glass, then sprinkle with crumb mixture.

    1 min