BHA & BHT Free Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Apples
Warm, tender baked apples filled with a golden walnut-oat mixture are the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling comes together with just a handful of wholesome ingredients — raw walnuts, rolled oats, maple syrup, olive oil, and a warming blend of cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric — so you know exactly what's going into every bite. That matters a lot when you're avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, which can sneak into packaged snack foods, cereals, and pre-made desserts without much fanfare. Every ingredient here is straightforward and unprocessed, making this a genuinely clean treat you can feel good about serving. The water poured into the baking dish keeps the apples moist as they roast, and the filling turns beautifully golden and fragrant by the time they're done. A drizzle of honey at the end is optional but honestly hard to skip. Whether you reach for Honeycrisp or Braeburn, the natural sweetness of the apple does most of the heavy lifting here.
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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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