Vegan Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Apples
Warm, tender baked apples filled with a golden walnut-oat mixture are the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell like a cozy autumn afternoon. The filling comes together in one bowl — chopped walnuts, rolled oats, maple syrup, olive oil, and a warming blend of cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric — and every bite delivers crunch, spice, and natural sweetness in perfect balance. Firm baking apples like Honeycrisp or Braeburn hold their shape beautifully in the oven, so you get a soft, yielding apple with a filling that stays mounded and caramelized on top rather than collapsing into mush. The entire recipe relies on whole, plant-based ingredients, so there's no butter, no eggs, and no dairy to swap out or worry about — it's genuinely built this way from the ground up. A splash of water in the bottom of the baking dish keeps things moist and creates a light, syrupy pool that's perfect for spooning over the apples when you serve them. If you want to keep it fully plant-based, simply skip the optional honey drizzle and let the maple syrup do all the work — it absolutely holds its own.
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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)
Can be omittedhoney
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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