Yeast 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. The filling leans hard into bold spice ā cardamom, fresh ginger, cinnamon, and a whisper of turmeric ā all bound together with honey and coconut oil and packed into tender, caramelized fruit. Walnuts add a satisfying crunch that plays beautifully against the soft, jammy apple flesh once it comes out of the oven. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means there's nothing hidden to worry about ā no leavening agents, no fermented additives, just real food doing its thing. The lemon-water bath at the bottom of the baking dish keeps everything moist and creates a light, glossy pan juice you'll want to spoon generously over each apple before serving. A scatter of pomegranate seeds at the end adds a jewel-bright pop of color and a little tartness that ties the whole dish together. It's an elegant, fuss-free dessert that feels special enough for company but easy enough for a quiet weeknight treat.
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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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