Description
Classic homemade apple crisp showcases seasonal apples with natural sweeteners and gluten-free ingredients. Warm cinnamon notes and crispy oat topping create a comforting dessert perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) apples
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ⅔ cup (150 ml) coconut oil, softened
- 1 ½ tsps vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (225 g) rolled oats (gluten-free if necessary)
- 1 ¼ cups (100 g) oat flour (gluten-free if necessary)
- 1 ¼ cups (125 g) almond flour
- ½ cup (50 g) coconut sugar
- 3 tsps cinnamon
- ¾ tsp nutmeg
- ¾ tsp cloves
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 glass baking dish with oil or butter for effortless release.
- Apple Preparation: Core and slice apples, then toss with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract, ensuring each slice is evenly coated with the aromatic spice blend.
- Layering: Spread the seasoned apple mixture uniformly across the prepared baking dish, creating a smooth foundation for the crisp.
- Crumble Creation: Combine gluten-free oats, coconut sugar, maple syrup, oat flour, almond flour, melted coconut oil, and salt in a bowl, mixing until the ingredients form a rustic, textured topping.
- Assembly and Baking: Generously scatter the crumble mixture over the apple layer, covering completely, then bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes until the apples bubble enthusiastically and the topping transforms into a rich, golden-brown crust.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the crisp to rest briefly after removing from the oven, permitting the flavors to harmonize and the topping to set before indulging in this delectable gluten-free dessert.
Notes
- Slice Uniformity Matters: Cut apples into consistent, thin slices to ensure even cooking and balanced texture throughout the dessert.
- Spice Blending Technique: Toast spices briefly before mixing to intensify their flavors and create a more complex, aromatic profile.
- Oil Distribution Trick: Use a pastry brush for an even, light coating of oil in the baking dish to prevent sticking without excess greasiness.
- Cooling Is Crucial: Let the crisp rest for 15-20 minutes after baking to allow the topping to crisp and filling to set, preventing a runny texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg