Rice Free Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Apples
Warm, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, these baked apples are the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell like a cozy autumn afternoon. Firm baking apples like Honeycrisp or Braeburn hold their shape beautifully in the oven, creating a tender but structured vessel for the golden walnut-oat filling packed inside. The combination of cinnamon, ginger, and a hint of turmeric gives the filling a warmth that goes well beyond your average apple dessert. Maple syrup and a drizzle of olive oil bind everything together, so each bite is rich, nutty, and just sweet enough without tipping into cloying territory. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free in the rice sense — no hidden starches, no rice flour, no rice-based thickeners to track down and swap out. A final drizzle of honey before serving is optional but genuinely worth it. This is the kind of wholesome, fuss-free recipe that feels indulgent without requiring much effort at all.
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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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