Artificial Food Coloring Free Cinnamon Baked Apples
Warm, tender baked apples filled with a golden spice blend are the kind of dessert that feels indulgent without a single questionable ingredient in sight. The filling comes together with melted coconut oil, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a pinch of turmeric — every component is whole and recognizable, which is exactly the point. Packaged desserts and even some spice blends can sneak in synthetic dyes for color, but the gorgeous amber hue here comes entirely from real spices doing their natural thing. Coring the apples and spooning the mixture directly into the cavity means every bite is infused with warmth rather than just coated on the outside. As they bake, the pan juices caramelize into a light, fragrant syrup that you spoon right back over the top before serving — no sauce packet required. A scatter of unsweetened shredded coconut adds a little texture if you want it, and the whole thing comes out of the oven looking like something from a cozy autumn cookbook. It's the rare treat that tastes rich and special while keeping things completely clean and straightforward.
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4 servings
- 4 medium baking apples (such as honeycrisp or braeburn)
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Using a melon baller or a sturdy spoon, core each apple from the top, removing the seeds and creating a cavity about 1 inch wide and 1½ inches deep — stop before breaking through the bottom.
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together the melted coconut oil, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and sea salt until combined.
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