Wheat Free Ginger-Cardamom Baked Apples with Walnuts
Warm, fragrant, and naturally free of any grain-based ingredients, this baked apple dessert is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell like a spice market in the best possible way. Every component ā from the honey-glazed walnuts to the grated fresh ginger and floral cardamom ā is completely wheat-free without any substitutions or workarounds needed. That's the beauty of a recipe built around whole, real ingredients from the start. The filling packs serious depth thanks to the layering of cardamom, cinnamon, and a hint of turmeric, all bound together with melted coconut oil and honey so it caramelizes beautifully inside the apple as it bakes. Basting the apples halfway through with the lemon-spiked pan juices keeps everything moist and glossy, and that final spoonful of juices before serving makes each apple look genuinely stunning. A scatter of pomegranate seeds on top adds a jewel-bright pop of color and a little tartness that plays perfectly against the warm spices. It's an elegant, crowd-pleasing dessert that just happens to check every box without feeling like it's missing a thing.
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Learn more āIngredients
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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