Lupin Free Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Apples
Warm, tender baked apples filled with a golden walnut-and-oat mixture might just be the most comforting thing you can pull out of your oven. The filling comes together in a single bowl — chopped walnuts, rolled oats, maple syrup, olive oil, and a fragrant trio of cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric — and the result is something that smells incredible from the moment it hits the heat. Lupin flour and lupin-based ingredients have been quietly sneaking into packaged baked goods and grain mixes, so making a filling like this from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients is genuinely reassuring. Every component here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can focus on the cooking rather than the label-reading. Honeycrisp or Braeburn apples hold their shape beautifully through the 40-plus minutes in the oven, softening just enough to become spoonable without turning to mush. A drizzle of honey at the end is optional but highly recommended — it adds a glossy, floral finish that ties everything together. This is the kind of dessert that feels special enough for company but simple enough to make on a quiet weeknight.
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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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