Description
These baked apples are filled with an aromatic mixture of walnuts, sage, and orange zest. This cozy vegan and gluten free dessert is super simple to put together and can be served alongside ice cream or yogurt!
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons softened vegan butter
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- packed 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- tiny pinch of sea salt
- 4 medium-sized apples such as Fuji or Cosmic Crisp
- 1/2 cup water or apple cider
- ice cream or yogurt for serving – optional
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Add the softened vegan butter to a bowl along with the walnuts, brown sugar, sage, orange zest, and salt. Use either a wooden spoon or a fork to mash everything together into a cohesive mixture.
- Wash your apples well, then cut off the very tops (the portion with the stem) and set them aside. I find this next part easiest with a grapefruit spoon since it’s serrated but you can also use a regular spoon along with a paring knife. You’ll carefully scoop out the core and seeds, making sure not to go all the way down to the other end. You want a nice cavity that holds the filling.
- Place each of your prepared apples into a baking dish that is roughly 8×8 inches in size. I used one that has higher sides in the event that one of the apples tried to topple over while baking. Divide the filling between each apple, packing it down into the cavity with a spoon. Place each top back onto the apples, then pour the water or apple cider into the baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until nice and tender.
- Allow the apples to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Sweet or sweet/tart apples with firm flesh are the best. I recommend Cosmic Crisp (what I used), Fuji, Pink Lady, or Honeycrisp. If you prefer a tart apple, feel free to use a Granny Smith.
- I prefer to serve these cut in half. If you like, you can add a scoop of ice cream, yogurt, or whipped cream!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: dessert