Carrageenan Free Cinnamon Baked Apples
Warm, spiced, and deeply comforting, these baked apples are the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Honeycrisp or Braeburn apples hold their shape beautifully in the oven, turning tender and caramelized while soaking up a filling of coconut oil, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric. That combination of warming spices gives every bite a gentle complexity that goes way beyond a basic apple dessert. Carrageenan is a thickener and stabilizer that sneaks into a surprising number of store-bought desserts, dairy alternatives, and even some spice blends — so making something this satisfying entirely from scratch is a genuine win. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means no label-reading stress. A spoonful of those glossy pan juices drizzled over the top right before serving takes the whole thing over the edge. Simple, wholesome, and genuinely delicious.
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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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