Pistachio Free Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Apples
Warm, tender baked apples filled with a golden walnut-oat mixture are the kind of dessert that makes your whole kitchen smell like a cozy autumn afternoon. The filling comes together with just a bowl and a spoon — chopped walnuts and rolled oats get tossed with maple syrup, olive oil, and a warming blend of cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric before being packed into cored apples and roasted until fragrant and caramelized. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, you never have to second-guess what's in it or worry about hidden tree nut blends that might include unwanted additions. The water poured into the baking dish steams the apples from the bottom up, keeping them incredibly juicy while the topping turns beautifully crisp on top. A finishing drizzle of honey pulls everything together and adds just enough extra sweetness to make this feel genuinely indulgent. It's the kind of simple, satisfying dessert that works equally well after a weeknight dinner or as a low-key centerpiece for a fall gathering.
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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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