Whether you're looking for a simple fall dessert or a low histamine Thanksgiving dish, these Spiced Baked Apples will definitely hit the spot. You won't even miss the cinnamon thanks to this delectable blend of sweet spices and just a hint of coconut sugar.
For other delicious apple recipes, check out my easy apple crisp or stovetop caramelized apples.
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✔️ Why This Recipe is Great
Low Histamine Dessert: this straightforward dish came about after a big batch of apples basically fell into our laps, and we had to find several ways to use them up enjoy them. Adding a touch of sweetness and a dash of my favorite spices livened them right up!
Low Oxalate Recipe: it can be hard to find low oxalate recipes, so this is my contribution! Take away the sugar and use a sturdier varietal of apple to make this into a sweet holiday side dish.
Strongly Antihistamine: between the apples and all the spices, this dish is packed with strongly antihistamine foods, meaning that they contain plant chemicals which inherently help your body calm histamine production.
🍎 Ingredients
Small Apples: you could use any size or type of apples for this, but I recommend using whatever varietal you'd usually use for making apple pie or apple crisp.
Coconut Sugar: this adds much of the sweetness of the dish, so try to include some type of sugar, whatever you tolerate.
Spices: ginger, vanilla powder, cardamom, and a bit of coriander seed are all the low histamine spices you need to bring together this delicious cool weather treat.
Pecans: this optional topping adds a bit of crunch and heft to the dish, especially once the apples have cooked down. Plus it pairs beautifully with this blend of spices & toasted coconut.
Coconut Chips: also an optional topping, these delightful crisps are relatively easy to find and add a caramelized crunch to the entire dish.
See recipe card for exact ingredients and quantities.
🔥 How to Make Baked Apples Without Cinnamon (Step-by-Step)
Step 1) Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), then wash & chop your apples into small pieces, about ½' thick, and put them into a mixing bowl (image 1).
Step 2) Combine your oil, sugar, ginger, vanilla, cardamom, salt, and coriander in one bowl until they form a thin paste. Then scrape the spice mixture onto your apples pieces and stir everything until well-combined (images 2-4).
Step 3) Pour your spiced apples into a baking dish lined with foil (image 5). Any size or material of baking dish is fine as long as the apples can be spread into a single layer. Then sprinkle on your pecans & coconut chips (if using) (image 6) before sliding the tray into the oven to bake for 25 minutes.
Pro-tip: Lightly ball up your aluminum foil & then mostly flatten it out before lining your baking dish. This creates more pockets of air under the apples so that they bake and brown more evenly.
Step 4) Once done, the apples will be tender and lightly-browned (image 7); serve with coconut cream, a tolerated ice cream, or just enjoy them with a spoon!
🍐 Variations
- Maple Vanilla Baked Apples – Replace coconut sugar with maple syrup and add an extra pinch of vanilla powder for a warmer, dessert-like flavor.
- Ginger Pear Version – Swap half or all of the apples for firm pears for a slightly softer, naturally sweeter low histamine variation.
- Nut-Free Option – Omit pecans and top with toasted coconut chips or pumpkin seeds for crunch without tree nuts.
- Extra Anti-Inflammatory Spice Blend – Add a small pinch of turmeric or fresh grated ginger alongside the ginger powder for deeper warming flavor.
- Caramel-Style Apples – Use cocoa butter instead of coconut oil to create a richer, caramel-like finish while keeping the recipe dairy-free.
- Orange-Free Holiday Style – Add a pinch of mace or allspice (if tolerated) for festive flavor without cinnamon or citrus.
- Protein Boost Version – Serve topped with a spoonful of macadamia butter or coconut yogurt for a more filling low histamine snack or breakfast.
🥣 Freezing or Storage
These ingredients do/don't stand up well to freezing for X days/weeks/months.
Low histamine readers generally need to freeze uneaten foods right after eating, though some dishes are fine at room temp for a certain amount of time, so indicate how to reheat the dish (if necessary).
👨🏻🍳 Expert Notes & Tips
Apple Types: I used Fuji apples, but McIntosh or Granny Smith would also work great.
Swapping Spices: you could swap out my choice of spices for your own, or remove those you know you don't tolerate, but make sure to rebalance out the blend of flavors.
Serve With: these would go great with a dollop of coconut cream, some plain ice cream, or even just straight off the spoon.
❓ What to Serve With Spiced Baked Apples
🙋 Frequently Asked Questions
Freshly cooked apples are generally considered low histamine and well tolerated by many people, especially when eaten soon after preparation.
Yes. Maple syrup, coconut sugar, or another tolerated liquid sweetener can be used depending on your dietary needs and taste preference.
No. The skins help the apples hold their shape during baking, but you can peel them if you prefer a softer texture.
Absolutely. Simply omit the pecans or replace them with coconut chips or pumpkin seeds for a crunchy topping.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Spiced Baked Apples (Without Cinnamon)
Equipment
- oven
Ingredients
- 3 small apples
- 1 ½ teaspoons coconut oil alt. cocoa butter
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar alt. maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cardamom
- pinch of salt
- dash of ground coriander seed
- ¼ cup chopped pecans optional topping
- 2 Tablespoons coconut chips optional topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), then wash & chop your apples into small pieces, about ½' thick, and put them into a mixing bowl.
- Combine your oil, sugar, ginger, vanilla, cardamom, salt, and coriander in one bowl until they form a thin paste. Then scrape the spice mixture onto your apples pieces and stir everything until well-combined.
- Pour your spiced apples into a baking dish lined with foil. Any size or material of baking dish is fine as long as the apples can be spread into a single layer. Then sprinkle on your pecans & coconut chips (if using) before sliding the tray into the oven to bake for 25 minutes.
- Once done, the apples will be tender and lightly-browned; serve with coconut cream, a tolerated ice cream, or just enjoy them with a spoon!
Notes
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