Seed Oil Free Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Apples
Warm, tender baked apples stuffed with a golden walnut-oat filling hit that perfect sweet spot between dessert and something you could absolutely justify eating for breakfast. The filling comes together in one bowl — chopped walnuts, rolled oats, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of turmeric — and the whole thing bakes low and slow until the apples are soft and the topping is fragrant and caramelized. Extra virgin olive oil is the only fat in the recipe, which means there are no industrial seed oils hiding anywhere in the ingredient list, just a clean, simple drizzle that helps everything bind and brown beautifully. That matters more than it might seem, because a lot of cozy baked goods quietly rely on canola or vegetable oil blends that can be hard to avoid in packaged versions. Making these at home puts you in complete control without sacrificing any of the comfort. A final drizzle of honey over the top is optional but genuinely worth it, adding a glossy finish that makes each apple look like it belongs on a restaurant dessert menu. These are the kind of apples that make your kitchen smell incredible and disappear fast.
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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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