Capsaicin Free Honey-Roasted Apples with Cinnamon and Thyme
Warm, caramelized, and fragrant with cinnamon and fresh thyme, these roasted apples are the kind of dessert that makes a simple weeknight feel a little special. Honeycrisp or Fuji apples are ideal here — their natural sweetness deepens beautifully in the oven as the honey-butter glaze pools into the cored cavities and turns golden at the edges. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral warmth than the standard supermarket variety, which makes it a smart pick for anyone avoiding the heat and irritation that capsaicin and similarly pungent spices can trigger. Every ingredient in this dish is naturally free of hot peppers or spicy compounds, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. A quick baste halfway through roasting keeps the apples glossy and tender all the way through. Finished with a spoonful of fresh ricotta, you get a creamy contrast that turns this into something genuinely elegant without any extra effort.
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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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