Yeast 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. A hollowed-out Honeycrisp or Braeburn becomes the perfect vessel for a filling of chopped walnuts, rolled oats, maple syrup, and a warming blend of cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric — all completely free of yeast in any form. That matters more than it might seem, since many baked goods and packaged desserts sneak in yeast-derived ingredients that can be hard to spot on a label. Here, every single component is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can enjoy something genuinely indulgent without second-guessing the ingredient list. The apples turn tender and almost jammy as they roast, while the walnut-oat topping goes golden and slightly crisp — a textural contrast that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. A finishing drizzle of honey pulls everything together into something that tastes like it came from a proper bakery, no yeast required.
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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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