Paraben Free Cinnamon Baked Apples
Warm, tender baked apples filled with a golden spice blend make for one of those desserts that feels indulgent but is actually built from a short list of clean, wholesome ingredients. Coconut oil and honey replace the butter-and-brown-sugar routine you might expect, while Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric give the filling a fragrant, slightly exotic depth that goes way beyond a basic apple dessert. For anyone navigating paraben concerns, the beauty of this recipe is that every ingredient is straightforward and easy to vet — no processed fillers, no synthetic preservatives, just real food doing all the work. The water poured into the baking dish steams the apples as they roast, keeping them impossibly juicy while the spiced filling caramelizes into something almost syrupy. Spooning those pan juices back over the apples right before serving is a small step that makes a big difference. A sprinkle of unsweetened shredded coconut adds a little texture and a subtle tropical note if you want it. This is the kind of recipe you'll come back to all fall and winter long.
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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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