Anti Inflammatory Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Apples
Warm, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, these baked apples are the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible while they're in the oven. Each apple is stuffed with a filling of raw walnuts, rolled oats, maple syrup, and extra virgin olive oil — ingredients that are genuinely doing good work here, not just tasting great. The spice blend of cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric is what really sets this apart from a standard baked apple recipe, layering in the kind of bold, warming flavors that also happen to be well-regarded for their anti-inflammatory properties. A splash of water in the baking dish keeps everything moist and steamy as the apples turn tender and the filling turns golden over 40 to 45 minutes. The result is soft, caramelized fruit with a slightly crunchy, nutty center — and an optional honey drizzle at the end that takes it right over the top. This recipe serves four, so it's an easy weeknight treat or a low-effort dinner party finish that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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4 servings
- 4 medium firm baking apples (such as honeycrisp or braeburn)
- ½ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ cup water
For serving
- 1 tbsp honey, for drizzling (optional)
Can be omittedhoney
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Using a melon baller or small spoon, core each apple from the top, removing the seeds and creating a cavity about 1 inch wide and 1½ inches deep, leaving the bottom of the apple fully intact so the filling stays in place.
- 2
In a small mixing bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, rolled oats, maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and salt. Stir until the oats and walnuts are evenly coated and the mixture holds together loosely.
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