Gluten Free Honey-Roasted Apples with Cinnamon and Thyme
Roasted apples are one of those desserts that feel far more impressive than the effort involved, and this version delivers serious flavor with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. Halved Honeycrisp or Fuji apples get brushed with a warm honey-butter glaze spiked with floral Ceylon cinnamon and sea salt, then roasted until the cut sides turn deep golden and caramelized at the edges. Fresh thyme sprigs tucked alongside each apple add a subtle herbal note that makes the whole dish smell absolutely incredible as it bakes. Every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-checking required — just straightforward cooking you can feel good about. A spoonful of the sticky pan juices over the top and an optional dollop of fresh ricotta take it from simple to genuinely elegant. Serve it warm as a dessert, a cozy brunch side, or even alongside roasted pork for something a little unexpected.
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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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