Vegetarian 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. Each apple is cored and packed with a buttery oat filling sweetened with honey, then baked until the skins wrinkle and the filling turns golden ā it's simple, but the result feels genuinely special. A splash of water in the baking dish creates just enough steam to keep everything tender and juicy rather than dry or collapsed. The whole thing comes together with pantry staples and fresh fruit, making it an effortless choice when you want something comforting without a lot of fuss. A final drizzle of honey adds a glossy, floral finish, and a dollop of fresh ricotta on top brings a creamy, slightly tangy contrast that takes it over the edge. This is the kind of recipe that works just as well as a cozy weeknight treat as it does as an elegant dinner-party dessert ā no one needs to know how easy it was.
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4 servings
- 4 medium baking apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tbsp honey
- ā cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- Ā¼ tsp ground ginger
- ā tsp fine salt
- Ā½ cup water
For serving
- 1 tbsp honey, for drizzling
- 2 tbsp fresh ricotta (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375Ā°F (190Ā°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 1Ā½ inches deep ā 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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