Best Apple Crisp Delight (View Print Version)

Tender cinnamon-spiced apples with a golden oat-almond topping, perfect warm and comforting.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 8 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - ⅓ cup maple syrup
03 - 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour or cornstarch
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Crisp Topping

07 - 1 cup almond flour
08 - ½ cup coconut sugar or other granulated sugar
09 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
11 - ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
12 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

# Method:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 350°F.
02 - In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, maple syrup, arrowroot flour or cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon, tossing until evenly mixed.
03 - Transfer the apple mixture to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut sugar, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt.
05 - Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
06 - Stir the rolled oats into the crumb mixture until evenly incorporated.
07 - Evenly sprinkle the crisp topping over the apples in the baking dish.
08 - Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and apples are tender and bubbling.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Comforting autumn dessert
  • Gluten-free and vegetarian friendly
02 -
  • Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
  • Butter can be substituted with vegan butter to make dairy-free.
03 -
  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor.
  • Make sure the butter is cold for a crisp topping texture.
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