Seed Oil 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 — butter, honey, oats, spices — is exactly what it sounds like, with zero refined seed oils hiding in the mix. That matters more than you'd think, because so many packaged desserts and even "simple" baked goods sneak in canola, sunflower, or soybean oil as a filler fat. Here, softened butter does all the heavy lifting, binding the oat filling into a golden, slightly crispy topping that contrasts beautifully with the soft, steamed apple underneath. Honeycrisp or Fuji apples are ideal because they hold their shape in the oven rather than collapsing into mush, and the water poured into the baking dish keeps everything moist and luscious. A final drizzle of honey and an optional spoonful of fresh ricotta turn this into something that feels genuinely special without any complicated technique. It's the rare dessert that's both deeply comforting and completely clean in its ingredient list.
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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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