BHA & BHT Free Honey-Cinnamon Baked Apples
Warm, caramelized, and fragrant with Ceylon cinnamon and ginger, these baked apples are the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole — fresh fruit, rolled oats, real butter, and honey — so you're not navigating a label minefield of synthetic preservatives that sneak into so many packaged sweets and baked goods. BHA and BHT are common in processed fats and cereals, but this filling is built entirely from scratch, which means you stay completely clear of those additives without any extra effort. The steam from the water in the baking dish keeps the apples perfectly tender rather than shriveled, and the oat filling bakes up golden and just a little crispy at the edges. A final drizzle of honey and a spoonful of fresh ricotta turn it into something that feels genuinely special. It works equally well as a cozy weeknight dessert or something you'd proudly set out for guests.
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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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