Description
This Healthy Apple Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert with tender cinnamon-spiced apples, topped with a crunchy, nutty, and slightly sweet oat topping. It’s made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour and maple syrup, making it a perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- Filling:
- 5 medium-sized apples*, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (you can leave the peel on if preferred)
- 3 tablespoons apple juice or apple cider
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Topping:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup, room temperature
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ¼ cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized casserole dish.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, apple juice (or cider), maple syrup, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Toss everything together until the apples are evenly coated. Transfer the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the topping: In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, maple syrup, almond flour, oats, chopped pecans or walnuts, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture forms a crumbly topping.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
- Let the apple crisp cool for a few minutes before serving. It’s delicious on its own or served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- You can use any variety of apples you like for the filling, such as Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala.
- For an even healthier version, use coconut oil instead of butter for the topping.
- This apple crisp is great served warm and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Healthy Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American