Nitrate & Nitrite Free Cinnamon Baked Apples
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, 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 — then roasted until tender and caramelized. Every single ingredient here is a whole, unprocessed food, which means there's nothing hidden to worry about, no cured or preserved additives sneaking into your dessert. That matters more than people realize, since even some spice blends and packaged sweets can contain unexpected preservatives. The optional shredded coconut adds a subtle toasty texture on top, and spooning those glossy pan juices back over the apples before serving takes the whole thing over the edge. It's an effortless, feel-good recipe that works just as well as a cozy weeknight treat as it does for a dinner party finale.
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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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