Pork 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 — a spice combination that feels both cozy and a little unexpected. The turmeric and ginger add a subtle warmth that takes this well beyond a basic cinnamon apple situation. Everything bakes together in a simple water bath until the apples are completely tender and the skins just start to pull away, creating their own luscious pan sauce to spoon over the top. Optional shredded coconut adds a light, toasty texture to the filling without complicating the ingredient list. This is one of those recipes that looks impressive but asks very little of you — just a melon baller, a baking dish, and about 45 minutes in the oven. Completely free of any animal-derived fats or processed additives, it's a wholesome, crowd-pleasing finish to any meal.
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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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