Nightshade Free Ginger-Cardamom Baked Apples with Walnuts
Warm, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, these baked apples are the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. A spiced walnut filling packed with fresh ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and turmeric gets pressed into cored Honeycrisp or Braeburn apples before they roast low and slow until completely tender and caramelized at the edges. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from nightshades ā no tomatoes, no peppers, no paprika hiding in a spice blend ā so you can dig in without second-guessing the label on anything. The lemon juice and water in the baking dish create a light, glossy pan sauce that you spoon right back over the apples before serving, keeping everything moist and bright. Honey and coconut oil pull the filling together into something that feels almost indulgent, even though it's built entirely from whole, simple ingredients. A scatter of pomegranate seeds at the end adds a jewel-like pop of color and a little tartness that plays beautifully against the warm spices. This one works just as well as a weeknight treat as it does as an impressive finish to a dinner party spread.
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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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