Healthy Apple Crisp With Oat Topping

Healthy Apple Crisp With Oat Topping

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This easy healthy apple crisp combines maple-sweetened cinnamon apples with a crisp gluten-free oat and pecan topping. It’s a simple fall recipe that's every bit as satisfying as classic apple crisp!

Prep: 20

Cook: 45

Resting Time: 10

Total: 1 45

Recipe makes approximately 8

Equipment Needed

8x8-inch baking pan (or 9x9-inch pan)
Large mixing bowl
medium mixing bowl
Peeler

Ingredients Needed

For the Apples

6 medium baking apples, mix, peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch

For the Topping

1½ cups certified gluten-free rolled oats
½ cup raw pecans, roughly chopped
¼ cup almond flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking dish with coconut oil, butter, or cooking spray.
Add 6 peeled, cored, and sliced apples to a large bowl. Add 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish, including any liquid left in the bowl. Spread the apples into an even layer.
In a medium bowl, combine 1½ cups rolled oats, ½ cup chopped pecans, ¼ cup almond flour, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon sea salt.
Pour 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract over the oat mixture. Stir until everything is evenly moistened and small clumps begin to form.
Scatter the topping evenly over the apples. Don’t press it down—the loose, craggy surface helps it become crisp.
Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is deep golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
Let the apple crisp rest for 10 minutes before serving so the filling can thicken. Serve warm on its own or with vanilla ice cream or coconut whipped cream.

Recipe Notes

Apples: For a balanced flavor, use half tart apples and half sweet apples, like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.

Oats: Don't substitute quick oats, as they're finer and don't produce the topping we want!

Make it dairy-free: Use coconut oil instead of the butter and serve it with dairy-free vegan ice cream or whipped coconut cream.

Pecans: If nut allergies are a concern, substitute with pumpkin seeds.

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