Chicken Free Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Apples
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, these baked apples are the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell like a cozy autumn afternoon. Firm varieties like Honeycrisp or Braeburn hold their shape beautifully in the oven, so you get tender, jammy fruit without any mushiness. The filling — toasted walnuts, rolled oats, maple syrup, and a warming blend of cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric — presses right into the cored cavity and bakes into something golden and almost caramel-like on top. A splash of water in the bottom of the baking dish keeps everything moist and helps the apples steam gently as they cook. This is one of those recipes that feels indulgent but is built entirely from wholesome pantry staples, with no animal proteins anywhere in sight. A finishing drizzle of honey takes it over the top, though it's honestly just as satisfying without. Whether you're serving it as a weeknight treat or a dinner party dessert, it's the kind of dish that disappears fast.
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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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