Xanthan Gum Free Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Apples
Warm, tender baked apples filled with a golden walnut-oat mixture might be the most comforting dessert you can pull off with almost no effort. Honeycrisp or Braeburn apples hold their shape beautifully in the oven, so each one comes out soft but still structured, cradling a fragrant filling of cinnamon, ginger, and a hint of turmeric. The whole thing is naturally bound together by maple syrup and olive oil — no thickeners, stabilizers, or additives needed whatsoever. That makes this a genuinely worry-free option for anyone avoiding xanthan gum, since every single ingredient is whole and straightforward. A splash of water in the bottom of the baking dish keeps the apples moist as they roast, and a final drizzle of honey takes them from weeknight treat to dinner-party worthy. It's the kind of recipe that smells incredible while it bakes and tastes even better than it looks.
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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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