Soy Free Ginger-Cardamom Baked Apples with Walnuts
Warm, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, these baked apples are the kind of dessert that makes your whole kitchen smell like a spice market in the best possible way. Fresh ginger and ground cardamom do the heavy lifting here, layered with cinnamon and a hint of turmeric for a filling that's complex without being fussy. Chopped walnuts and honey bind everything together into a sticky, caramelized stuffing that bubbles down into the apple as it bakes ā pure comfort in every spoonful. The lemon-water bath at the bottom of the dish keeps things moist and creates a light pan sauce you'll want to spoon over the top before serving. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of soy, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress ā just straightforward, wholesome cooking. A scatter of pomegranate seeds at the end adds a jewel-bright pop of color and a little tartness that makes the whole thing feel almost fancy. Serve them warm straight from the dish and don't be surprised when everyone asks for seconds.
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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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