Name: Whole30 Roasted Cinnamon Apples
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 cup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 apples; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp nutmeg; handful pecans

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Whole30 Roasted Cinnamon Apples

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Instructions

Add sliced apples and coconut oil to a skillet over medium heat. Cook for 10 minutes, constantly stirring so they don’t burn.

Add pecans, cinnamon and nutmeg during last 2 minutes of cooking.

Best served warm.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Choose Your Apple Variety Strategically 🍎
Use a mix of tart apples (Granny Smith) and sweeter varieties (Honeycrisp or Gala) to balance flavors and prevent the dish from becoming overly sweet during roasting.
Toast Your Pecans First 🥜
Lightly toast the pecans in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding to the apples to unlock their oils and intensify their nutty, caramel-like flavor profile.
Infuse Coconut Oil with Spices 🥥
Warm the coconut oil gently and whisk cinnamon and nutmeg into it before coating the apples, ensuring the spices distribute evenly and bloom for maximum flavor impact.
Create a Deeper Center Pocket 🔪
Hollow out a slightly larger cavity in each apple's center to create more surface area for the cinnamon-spice mixture to caramelize and infuse into the flesh during roasting.
Nail the Roasting Temperature and Time ⏱️
Roast at 375°F for exactly 8-12 minutes depending on apple size—this caramelizes the exterior while keeping the flesh tender and the flavors concentrated without drying out the fruit.