Cashew Free Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Apples
Warm, tender baked apples filled with a golden walnut-oat mixture might just be the most comforting dessert you can pull out of the oven on a cool evening. The filling combines roughly chopped walnuts, rolled oats, maple syrup, and olive oil with a warming blend of cinnamon, ginger, and a hint of turmeric — it smells absolutely incredible as it bakes. Because the entire recipe is built around wholesome, whole-food ingredients, there are no sneaky nut blends or mixed-nut products to navigate, making it a genuinely stress-free choice for anyone avoiding cashews. Firm baking apples like Honeycrisp or Braeburn hold their shape beautifully through the 40-to-45-minute bake, so you get a soft, yielding apple with a slightly crisp, caramelized topping rather than a mushy mess. A splash of water in the bottom of the baking dish keeps everything moist and helps the apples steam gently from below while the filling turns golden on top. Finish with a drizzle of honey if you want a little extra sweetness, or serve them as-is for a naturally maple-kissed treat. This is the kind of dessert that looks impressive but asks almost nothing of you in the kitchen.
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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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