Walnut Free Honey-Cinnamon Baked Apples
Warm, caramelized baked apples stuffed with a golden oat filling are the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell like a bakery in the best possible way. The filling comes together with softened butter, honey, rolled oats, Ceylon cinnamon, and a hint of ground ginger — nothing complicated, nothing hidden, and absolutely no nuts in sight. That matters more than you might think, since so many baked apple and crumble recipes default to walnuts or pecans as a topping, making them a minefield for anyone avoiding tree nuts. Here, the oats do all the heavy lifting, toasting up into a crumbly, fragrant crust that holds its shape beautifully inside the apple cavity. A splash of water in the baking dish keeps everything moist and steamy, so the apples turn tender and jammy rather than dry. A final drizzle of honey and an optional dollop of fresh ricotta push it right over the edge into something that feels genuinely special. It's an effortless, crowd-pleasing dessert you can feel completely confident serving.
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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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