BHA & BHT Free Cinnamon Baked Apples
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, these baked apples are the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Each apple is cored and filled with a blend of coconut oil, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric — a spice lineup that's as wholesome as it is aromatic. For anyone avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, packaged sweets and flavored baked goods can be a minefield, but this recipe sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on real, whole ingredients with nothing hidden in the mix. Ceylon cinnamon in particular is a lovely choice here — it's a true, unprocessed spice that delivers a softer, more floral warmth than the common cassia variety. The water poured into the baking dish steams the apples as they cook, keeping them lusciously tender while the pan juices concentrate into a natural, sticky glaze you'll want to spoon over every bite. A finishing scatter of unsweetened shredded coconut adds a subtle chew and a hint of tropical richness if you're feeling it. This is the kind of clean, fuss-free dessert you'll come back to again and again.
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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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