Pecan Free Ginger-Cardamom Baked Apples with Walnuts
Warm spiced apples straight from the oven hit differently ā the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell like a cozy autumn afternoon. Each apple is cored and packed with a filling of roughly chopped walnuts, honey, fresh ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and a touch of turmeric, then baked until the skins wrinkle and the edges caramelize into something almost jammy. The lemon-spiked water in the bottom of the baking dish keeps everything moist while you baste the apples halfway through, building a glossy, fragrant pan sauce to spoon over the top. Walnuts bring just the right amount of crunch and richness here, making this a genuinely satisfying finish to a meal without leaning on any tree nuts that commonly sneak into baked desserts and spiced nut mixes. A scatter of pomegranate seeds at the end adds a little jewel-bright pop of tartness that plays beautifully against the warm spices. It's an elegant but unfussy recipe ā no mixer, no pastry work, just a bowl, a baking dish, and a good apple.
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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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