Gluten Free Ginger-Cardamom Baked Apples with Walnuts
Warm spiced apples straight from the oven are one of those desserts that feel far more impressive than the effort required to make them. Each apple is cored and packed with a fragrant walnut filling built around fresh ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and a touch of turmeric — a combination that smells absolutely incredible as it bakes. Honey and melted coconut oil bind everything together, so the filling turns sticky and caramelized while the apple itself becomes completely tender and jammy. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, which means no substitutions, no specialty flours, and no second-guessing labels at the store. The lemon-water bath in the bottom of the baking dish keeps things moist and creates a light pan juice you can spoon right over the top before serving. A handful of pomegranate seeds scattered on at the end adds a little jewel-bright pop of color and tartness that makes the whole thing look like it came out of a restaurant kitchen. It's the kind of recipe that works just as well for a quiet weeknight as it does for a dinner party dessert.
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4 servings
- 4 large firm baking apples (such as honeycrisp or braeburn)
- ¾ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds (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 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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