Citrus Free Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Apples
Warm, tender baked apples filled with a golden cinnamon-walnut crumble hit every note you want from a cozy dessert — and this version is completely free of citrus in any form. No zest, no juice, no hidden citric acid; just wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, maple syrup, and a fragrant blend of cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric that makes your kitchen smell incredible. The filling gets pressed right into each cored apple and bakes into something almost caramel-like, with the natural sugars from the fruit doing most of the heavy lifting. Firm varieties like Honeycrisp or Braeburn hold their shape beautifully in the oven, so you get a soft, yielding bite without any mushiness. A drizzle of honey at the end is optional but genuinely worth it. This is the kind of dessert that feels special enough for guests but simple enough to throw together on a weeknight without any stress.
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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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