Citric Acid Free Cinnamon Baked Apples

Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, these baked apples are the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Honeycrisp or Braeburn apples are cored and filled with a golden blend of coconut oil, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric — no citrus juice, no citric acid, just clean, naturally sweet ingredients from start to finish. That matters more than it might seem, because citric acid shows up in a surprising number of packaged desserts and even some spice blends, making simple fruit-based sweets harder to find than they should be. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can bake with real confidence. The water poured into the bottom of the dish steams the apples as they bake, keeping them impossibly tender while the spiced filling caramelizes into a glossy, syrupy sauce you'll want to spoon over every bite. A scatter of unsweetened shredded coconut adds a subtle chew and a little toasty contrast if you're feeling it. Let them rest just long enough to cool slightly, then serve them while the juices are still pooling — this one is best eaten warm.

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