Rice 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. Each apple is cored and packed with a buttery oat filling seasoned with Ceylon cinnamon and a hint of ground ginger, then baked until the skins blister and the filling turns golden. A splash of water in the baking dish creates just enough steam to keep everything tender and luscious rather than dry or collapsed. The honey does double duty here — stirred into the filling and drizzled on top at the end — giving every bite a floral, caramel-like sweetness that feels far more indulgent than the ingredient list suggests. A dollop of fresh ricotta on top is optional but genuinely worth it, adding a cool, creamy contrast to the warm spiced fruit. This is a naturally grain-free-friendly, wholesome treat that sidesteps the usual starchy fillers entirely, relying on oats, real fruit, and pantry staples to deliver something that tastes like it took much more effort than it did.
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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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