Beef Free Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Apples
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, these baked apples are the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Firm varieties like Honeycrisp or Braeburn hold their shape beautifully in the oven, so you get tender, jammy fruit without any mushiness. The filling is a simple mix of walnuts, rolled oats, maple syrup, olive oil, and a warming blend of cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric — it bakes up golden and slightly crisp on top while the apple softens underneath. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, so there's nothing hidden to worry about and no swaps required. A splash of water in the bottom of the baking dish keeps everything moist and creates a light, syrupy pan juice that's almost too good to leave behind. Finish with a drizzle of honey if you want a little extra sweetness, or skip it entirely and let the maple syrup do all the work. This is the kind of effortless, crowd-pleasing dessert you'll find yourself coming back to all autumn long.
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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)
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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