Turkey Free Honey-Roasted Apples with Cinnamon and Thyme
Warm, caramelized, and fragrant with herbs, this roasted apple dish is the kind of thing that makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Halved apples get brushed with a silky honey-butter glaze spiked with Ceylon cinnamon and sea salt, then roasted alongside fresh thyme until the cut surfaces turn deep golden and jammy at the edges. The thyme is a quiet genius move here — it adds a savory, almost floral note that keeps the whole thing from tipping into dessert territory, making it equally at home alongside a cheese board or as a standalone treat. Basting halfway through with the pooled pan juices is the step that really builds those caramelized edges, so don't skip it. A dollop of fresh ricotta on the side adds a cool, creamy contrast that ties everything together beautifully. This is the kind of recipe that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually requires.
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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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