Shellfish 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 autumn. Firm varieties like Honeycrisp or Braeburn hold their shape beautifully in the oven, so you get tender, jammy fruit without any mushiness. The filling is a simple mix of chopped walnuts, rolled oats, maple syrup, and warm spices — cinnamon, ginger, and a hint of turmeric — that toasts up golden and slightly crispy on top while the apple softens underneath. A splash of water in the baking dish keeps everything moist and creates a light, caramel-like syrup pooling at the bottom of the pan. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of any seafood or shellfish concerns, so there's nothing to second-guess — just wholesome pantry staples doing their best work. A final drizzle of honey before serving takes it from cozy weeknight treat to something that genuinely feels special. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to all season long.
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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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