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Applesauce with Butter Pecan Crumbs

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Applesauce with Butter Pecan CrumbsRomulo Yanes

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 min

  • Yield

    Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped pecans or walnuts
1 slice firm white sandwich bread with crust, coarsely ground in a food processor (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup bottled chunky applesauce
Garnish: lightly sweetened whipped cream

Preparation

  1. Step 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.

    Step 2

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

TagsFruit DessertDessertPecanNutWalnutQuickEasy30 Minutes or LessGourmet
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