High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Apples
Warm, tender baked apples filled with a golden walnut-oat crust hit every note you want from a cozy dessert — sweet, spiced, and just a little bit crunchy. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally sweetened, with maple syrup doing all the heavy lifting instead of the corn-syrup-laden syrups that sneak into so many store-bought desserts and packaged fillings. Cinnamon, ginger, and a pinch of turmeric give the filling a warmly complex depth that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible while it bakes. Firm varieties like Honeycrisp or Braeburn hold their shape beautifully in the oven, so you get a soft, yielding apple without any mushiness. 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. A final drizzle of honey over the top is completely optional but genuinely worth it. This is the kind of wholesome, unfussy dessert that feels special enough for company but easy enough for a Tuesday night.
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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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