Description
This Best Apple Crisp recipe features a warm, tender cinnamon apple filling topped with a crunchy oat and almond flour crumble. Perfect for fall and winter desserts, it’s a wholesome and naturally sweetened treat using maple syrup and coconut sugar. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream for a comforting classic everyone will love.
Ingredients
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For the Apple Filling
- 8 Granny Smith apples
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour (or cornstarch)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Crisp Topping
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup coconut sugar (or other granulated sugar)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
- Prep the apples: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin slices for an even bake and tender texture.
- Make the fruit base: In a large bowl, toss together the sliced apples, maple syrup, arrowroot flour, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until the apples are evenly coated and the mixture is well combined.
- Place in baking dish: Transfer the coated apple mixture into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Make the apple crisp topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut sugar, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the cold cubed butter into the mixture until it becomes crumbly. Stir in the rolled oats to complete the topping.
- Add the topping and bake: Sprinkle the prepared oat crumble evenly over the apple layer in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are soft and bubbling.
- Serve: Scoop a portion of the apple crisp while warm. Optionally serve with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- This apple crisp is ideal for fall and winter gatherings, especially as a Thanksgiving dessert.
- Use Granny Smith apples for a tart contrast that balances the sweetness well.
- You can substitute arrowroot flour with cornstarch for thickening the fruit base.
- Cold butter ensures a crumbly, flaky topping when mixed in.
- Watch a step-by-step video demonstration to get perfect results and learn handy tips like using an apple peeler tool.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 524 kcal
- Sugar: 46 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 73 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg
