MSG Free Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Apples
Warm, tender baked apples filled with a golden walnut-and-oat mixture might be the most comforting dessert you can pull off with a handful of pantry staples. The filling comes together in one bowl — chopped walnuts, rolled oats, maple syrup, olive oil, and a fragrant trio of cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric — and every single ingredient is exactly what it says it is, no hidden additives or flavor enhancers anywhere in sight. That matters more than people realize, since packaged desserts and even store-bought spice blends can sneak in unwanted extras that have nothing to do with good cooking. Here, you're working with whole, recognizable foods from start to finish. The apples roast low and slow in a little water, which keeps them incredibly juicy while the filling turns nutty and caramelized on top. A drizzle of honey at the end is optional but genuinely worth it. This is the kind of recipe that makes your kitchen smell incredible and feels indulgent without any of the ingredient-label anxiety.
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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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