Pregnancy Friendly Honey-Roasted Apples with Cinnamon and Thyme
Warm, caramelized, and fragrant with cinnamon and fresh thyme, this baked apple dish is the kind of comforting dessert that feels indulgent without requiring much effort at all. Ceylon cinnamon is a thoughtful choice here — it's the milder, lower-coumarin variety, making it a smarter pick when you're being more careful about what goes into your body. The honey-butter glaze pools into the cored cavities as the apples roast, creating a sticky, golden sauce that you'll want to spoon over every bite. Fresh thyme adds a subtle herbal note that keeps the whole thing from tipping into overly sweet territory. If you opt for the fresh ricotta alongside, you get a gentle hit of protein and calcium in the most delicious way possible. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no guesswork about what you're actually eating. It's the kind of recipe that feels like a treat but works just as well as a nourishing, feel-good end to any meal.
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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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