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Baked Apples with Walnuts & Sage (Vegan) Recipe

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Delight in these tender baked apples stuffed with a flavorful mixture of walnuts, brown sugar, fresh sage, and a hint of orange zest. This vegan dessert is warm, comforting, and perfect for a cozy treat, served optionally with ice cream or yogurt.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Filling

  • 3 tablespoons softened vegan butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • Tiny pinch of sea salt

Apples

  • 4 medium-sized apples (such as Fuji or Cosmic Crisp)
  • 1/2 cup water or apple cider

Optional for Serving

  • Ice cream or yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare filling: Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a bowl, combine the softened vegan butter, chopped walnuts, brown sugar, fresh sage, orange zest, and a tiny pinch of sea salt. Mash them together thoroughly with a fork or wooden spoon until the mixture is cohesive.
  2. Core the apples: Wash the apples well. Slice off the tops where the stems are and set aside. Using a grapefruit spoon or a regular spoon and paring knife, carefully scoop out the core and seeds from each apple creating a cavity without piercing through the bottom, ensuring there is ample space to hold the filling.
  3. Fill and arrange apples: Place the cored apples upright into an 8×8 inch baking dish with higher sides to prevent tipping. Divide the walnut filling evenly among the apples, packing it down firmly into each cavity. Replace each apple’s top back onto it. Pour the water or apple cider into the baking dish around the apples to keep them moist during baking.
  4. Bake the apples: Bake the apples in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork or skewer and the filling is bubbly and caramelized.
  5. Cool and serve: Remove the baked apples from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Optionally, pair with a scoop of vegan ice cream or dairy-free yogurt for a decadent finish.

Notes

  • Choose firm apples like Fuji or Cosmic Crisp for the best texture after baking.
  • A grapefruit spoon is ideal for coring because of its serrated edge; if unavailable, a regular spoon and knife work fine.
  • Baking with apple cider instead of water adds extra flavor.
  • Make sure not to core all the way through the apples so the filling stays inside during baking.
  • This recipe is vegan and can be served with any plant-based ice cream or yogurt.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/baked-apples-with-walnuts-and-sage-vegan-recipe/