Beef Free Honey-Roasted Apples with Cinnamon and Thyme
Warm, caramelized, and fragrant with fresh thyme, these roasted apples are the kind of effortless dessert that looks far more impressive than the work involved. Honeycrisp or Fuji apples hold their shape beautifully in the oven, turning tender and golden while a simple honey-butter glaze pools into their cored cavities and deepens into something almost jammy at the edges. Ceylon cinnamon brings a gentler, more floral warmth than the standard supermarket variety, and it pairs perfectly with the herbal lift of fresh thyme — a combination that feels both rustic and a little unexpected. A quick baste halfway through roasting is all it takes to build that glossy, caramelized finish. Served warm with a generous spoonful of fresh ricotta, you get a creamy contrast that makes the whole dish feel like something from a cozy bistro menu. This is naturally free of any meat-based ingredients — just fruit, honey, butter, and aromatics working together in the most satisfying way.
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4 servings
- 4 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), halved and cored
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp water
For serving
- fresh ricotta, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the apple halves cut-side up in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Combine the honey, butter, Ceylon cinnamon, salt, and water in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes.
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