Dairy Free Ginger-Cardamom Baked Apples with Walnuts
Warm spiced apples straight from the oven hit differently when the filling is this good ā toasted walnuts, fresh ginger, cardamom, and a drizzle of honey all packed into a caramelized, tender apple. The whole thing comes together with pantry spices and coconut oil, so there's no butter or cream anywhere in sight, yet it tastes genuinely indulgent. That's the beauty of leaning on bold aromatics like turmeric and cardamom ā they bring richness and depth without any dairy doing the heavy lifting. A splash of lemon juice in the baking liquid keeps things bright, and basting the apples halfway through gives you those gorgeous, glossy, caramelized edges. If you want a little drama at the table, a scatter of pomegranate seeds adds a jewel-toned pop of color and a tart contrast to the sweet, spiced filling. It's the kind of dessert that looks like you put in serious effort but really just needs your oven and about ten minutes of prep.
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4 servings
- 4 large firm baking apples (such as honeycrisp or braeburn)
- Ā¾ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- Ā½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Ā¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ā tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- Ā½ cup water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375Ā°F (190Ā°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 2 inches deep, leaving a solid 1/2-inch base so the filling stays in.
- 2
In a small mixing bowl, stir together the walnuts, honey, grated ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and melted coconut oil until the mixture is evenly coated and holds together loosely.
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