Gut Friendly Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Apples
Warm, tender baked apples filled with a golden walnut-oat mixture might just be the most comforting thing you can pull out of the oven on a cool evening. The filling combines roughly chopped walnuts, rolled oats, and maple syrup with a trio of warming spices — cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of turmeric — that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible as it bakes. Each of those ingredients brings something genuinely useful to the table for anyone focused on supporting their digestive health, from the fiber in the oats and apple flesh to the anti-inflammatory properties of ginger and turmeric. Using a firm variety like Honeycrisp or Braeburn is key here — they hold their shape beautifully through the full bake time rather than collapsing into mush, so you get that satisfying bite alongside the soft, jammy interior. A splash of water in the bottom of the baking dish keeps everything moist and creates a light, syrupy pan juice that pools around the base of each apple. A finishing drizzle of honey is optional but honestly hard to skip. This is the kind of wholesome dessert that feels indulgent without giving you a single reason to second-guess it.
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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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