Artificial Flavors Free Honey-Cinnamon Baked Apples
Warm, caramelized, and fragrant with real spice, these baked apples are the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — fresh apples, rolled oats, real honey, and ground Ceylon cinnamon — so there's no need to squint at a label hunting for artificial flavoring agents or synthetic sweeteners hiding in the mix. The oat filling packs into each apple cavity and bakes into something golden and almost cookie-like, while the water in the bottom of the pan keeps everything perfectly moist and tender. A drizzle of extra honey at the end adds a glossy, floral finish, and a spoonful of fresh ricotta on top makes it feel genuinely special without complicating the ingredient list. It's a naturally clean, cozy dessert that doesn't require any shortcuts to taste like something you'd order at a restaurant.
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4 servings
- 4 medium baking apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tbsp honey
- ⅓ cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp fine salt
- ½ cup water
For serving
- 1 tbsp honey, for drizzling
- 2 tbsp fresh ricotta (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°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 1½ inches deep — leave the bottom intact so the filling stays in place.
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter, 3 tbsp honey, rolled oats, Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt until a cohesive, crumbly mixture forms.
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