Gluten 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. The filling comes together with rolled oats, honey, and softened butter — naturally free of wheat flour, so there's no swapping or substituting required. Coring each apple and packing in that crumbly oat mixture means every bite delivers a tender, jammy apple with a golden, slightly crisp center. A splash of water in the baking dish creates just enough steam to keep the apples luscious without turning them mushy. A final drizzle of honey and an optional dollop of fresh ricotta take this from simple weeknight treat to something that genuinely feels special. It's the kind of recipe that proves eating around gluten doesn't mean settling for less — this one is rich, cozy, and completely satisfying on its own terms.
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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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