Perfect for a quick breakfast, a cozy snack, or a simple dessert. These baked apples are filled with sweet honey, crunchy nuts, and warm cinnamon – a true taste of fall in every bite.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 medium Gala or Pink Lady apples
- 1/3 cup chopped almonds or pistachios
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or mix cinnamon + nutmeg + ginger)
- 2 tablespoons dried cherries or chopped dried apricots
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter
- Optional: vanilla yogurt or coconut cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Core the apples, keeping the bottoms intact to hold the filling.
- In a small bowl, mix nuts, maple syrup, pumpkin spice, and dried fruit.
- Spoon the mixture into each apple and add a small dab of coconut oil or butter on top.
- Place apples in a baking dish and bake 25–30 minutes, until tender and aromatic.
- Serve warm, with optional yogurt or coconut cream on top.
