Made with five ingredients, in only four simple steps, these easy baked apples with walnuts are the ultimate dessert for when you donโt really feel like baking. Core the apples, stuff them with chopped walnut and maple syrup filling, and bake until sweet caramel sauce starts to spill out.

These baked apples are inspired by tufahije, walnut-stuffed apples stewed in sugar water. But theyโre healthier (no insane amounts of syrupy sauce), and much, much easier to make. My chief taste tester also likes to compare them to my baked pears with walnuts.
These baked apples are:
- Quick and easy to make
- Healthy
- Vegan
- Gluten free
- Free from refined sugar
- Delicious
- Downright beautiful
How to Make Baked Apples with Walnutsย
- Core the apples. If youโve never done it before, coring a whole apple may seem a bit daunting. Trust me, itโs really not. Hereโs a quick guide on how to core an apple.
- Prepare the filling by combining maple syrup, chopped walnuts, cinnamon and vanilla.
- Stuff the cored apples with walnut filling. If youโre using large apples, there should be just enough filling for four apples. If youโre left with a bit of extra filling, spoon it on top of the apples. This creates a nice crusty finish, even if it spills over.
- Bake at 350ยฐF for 20 minutes. If you want the apples to be a bit softer, bake for another 10 minutes or so. Best served warm.
A Few Extra Tips and Tricksย
- This is a recipe you can easily make ahead. Assemble the apples beforehand, and pop them in the oven right before youโre ready to serve.
- Serve with extra maple syrup and chopped walnuts, and sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon.
- Itโs easy to adjust this recipe for only one or two people. Simply halve the filling ingredients and use two apples instead of four.
Variations of Baked Apples
- Maple syrup adds richness to the flavour, but you can easily substitute it with honey if you prefer.
- I used Gala apples, which are mild and sweet. You can try other varieties as well, but I recommend sticking to red apples.
- You can easily sub walnuts with pecans.
More Apple Recipes
- Healthy Apple Pie
- 3-Ingredient Apple Smoothie
- Apple and Pear Crumble
- Healthy Breakfast Apple Crisp
- Apple Pie Muffins
- Vegan Autumn Cheesecake
Easy Baked Apples with Walnuts
Servings 4 apples
Made with five ingredients, in only four simple steps, these easy baked apples with walnuts are the ultimate dessert for when you donโt really feel like baking. Core the apples, stuff them with chopped walnut and maple syrup filling, and bake until sweet caramel sauce starts to spill out.
Ingredients
- 4 large apples
- ยผ cup maple syrup
- ยฝ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF/175ยฐC.
- In a medium bowl, mix together maple syrup, chopped walnuts, vanilla and cinnamon. Let the filling sit while you core the apples.
- Core four whole apples, leaving the bottoms untouched. This will prevent the filling from spilling out.
- Place apples in a baking dish, and stuff them evenly with the prepared walnut filling.
- Bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes of baking, the apples will be soft, but still slightly crunchy in the middle. If you want them perfectly tender, bake for another 10 minutes or so.
- Serve warm, with chopped walnuts, drizzled with maple syrup or honey, and with a dash of cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Baked Apples with Walnuts
Amount per Serving
Calories
248
% Daily Value*
Fat
ย
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
ย
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
ย
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
ย
4
mg
0
%
Potassium
ย
304
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
ย
41
g
14
%
Fiber
ย
5
g
21
%
Sugar
ย
31
g
34
%
Protein
ย
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
ย
100
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
ย
8.3
mg
10
%
Calcium
ย
52
mg
5
%
Iron
ย
0.6
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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