Lactose Free Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Apples
Warm, tender baked apples filled with a golden, spiced walnut-and-oat mixture — this is the kind of dessert that makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible. The filling comes together with maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, ginger, and a hint of turmeric, giving every bite a cozy depth that goes well beyond a basic apple crisp. Because the recipe relies entirely on wholesome plant-based ingredients, there's no butter, cream, or dairy of any kind to worry about — it's naturally free of lactose without any substitutions or compromises. Firm baking apples like Honeycrisp or Braeburn hold their shape beautifully in the oven, 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 as they bake. Finish with a drizzle of honey for a little extra sweetness, and you have a dessert that feels indulgent but is genuinely simple to pull off.
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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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