Low Iodine Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Apples
Warm, tender baked apples filled with a golden walnut-oat mixture might be the most comforting dessert you can make with a handful of pantry staples. The filling comes together in one bowl — chopped walnuts, rolled oats, maple syrup, olive oil, and a warming blend of cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric — and every single ingredient is naturally low in iodine, which makes this a genuinely stress-free treat. No dairy, no seafood, no iodized salt, and no processed additives to second-guess; just whole, clean ingredients that happen to taste incredible together. The water poured into the baking dish steams the apples from the bottom as they roast, keeping them moist and perfectly soft all the way through while the filling turns fragrant and lightly crisp on top. A drizzle of honey at the end is optional but absolutely worth it if you have it on hand. This is the kind of recipe that makes a low-iodine diet feel like anything but a restriction.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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
Chef's tipFine sea salt and table salt measure the same - no conversion needed. - 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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!