Mediterranean Diet Friendly Ginger-Cardamom Baked Apples with Walnuts
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, these baked apples hit every note you want from a satisfying dessert without straying from wholesome ingredients. A spiced walnut filling packed with fresh ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and a touch of turmeric gets pressed into cored apples and roasted until the skins wrinkle and caramelize at the edges ā the kind of result that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. Honey and coconut oil bind the filling together while the lemon-water bath at the bottom of the pan keeps everything moist and produces gorgeous pan juices for spooning over the top. Walnuts are a cornerstone of heart-healthy eating, and paired with antioxidant-rich spices and fresh fruit, this dessert genuinely earns its place at the table. The optional pomegranate seeds scattered over the top add a jewel-bright pop of color and a little tartness that plays beautifully against the warm spice. It's the kind of recipe that works just as well on a quiet weeknight as it does when you're trying to end a dinner party on a high note ā no refined sugar, no heavy cream, no compromise on flavor.
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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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