Pecan Free Honey-Cinnamon Baked Apples
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, these baked apples are the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. A simple filling of rolled oats, softened butter, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and a hint of ground ginger gets packed into each cored apple before everything goes into the oven to turn golden and tender. The water poured into the baking dish creates just enough steam to keep the apples juicy and soft all the way through without any fuss. Many classic baked apple recipes lean on tree nuts for texture and bulk in the filling, but the rolled oats here do that job beautifully — delivering a satisfying, slightly chewy bite that's completely nut-free by design. A final drizzle of honey and an optional dollop of fresh ricotta take it over the top, adding a creamy, lightly tangy contrast to all that warm spice. This is the kind of recipe that feels impressive enough for guests but is genuinely simple to pull off on a weeknight.
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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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