Rice Free Ginger-Cardamom Baked Apples with Walnuts
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, these baked apples are the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Each apple is hollowed out and packed with a spiced walnut filling ā honey, fresh ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and a hint of turmeric ā then roasted until the skins wrinkle and the edges turn lightly caramelized. Coconut oil binds the filling together and adds a subtle richness that plays beautifully against the tart lemon-spiked pan juices. Basting halfway through baking keeps everything moist and glossy, so you end up with tender, jammy fruit rather than anything dry or collapsed. A scatter of pomegranate seeds at the end adds a jewel-bright pop of color and a little tartness that cuts through the sweetness perfectly. This is the kind of recipe that feels impressive but comes together with minimal effort and a single baking dish ā no complicated techniques, just good ingredients doing their thing.
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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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