Classic Apple Crisp Dessert (Printable)

Tender cinnamon-spiced apples with a golden oat-almond crumble, best served warm.

# What You 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
02 - In a large bowl, toss together sliced apples, maple syrup, arrowroot flour or cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the apple mixture evenly in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and salt together.
05 - Cut cold butter into the dry topping mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until coarse crumbs form.
06 - Stir rolled oats into the topping mixture until evenly combined.
07 - Evenly sprinkle the topping over the apples and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbling.
08 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Comforting cinnamon-spiced apples
  • Golden oat-almond crumble topping
02 -
  • Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free diets
  • Can substitute pears for apples for a variation
03 -
  • Use cold butter for crumbly topping
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for best results
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