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Healthy Apple Crisp

Healthy Apple Crisp is a warm baked dessert made with tender spiced apples and a crumbly oat topping. It is simple to make, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and perfect served warm.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
rest time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 393
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups apples about 6 medium apples, peeled (or unpeeled) and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • TOPPING
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats gluten-free, if needed
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil not melted

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula or spoon
  • 9-inch baking dish
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the coconut sugar and almond flour.
  3. Add the oats and chopped pecans or walnuts and stir together.
  4. Add the solid coconut oil and mix until the topping is crumbly and evenly combined.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, maple syrup, lemon juice, arrowroot powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt.
  6. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
  7. Transfer the apple mixture to a baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  8. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
  9. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until the apples are tender and bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
  10. Let the crisp rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 48mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 5gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
  • Cornstarch works in place of arrowroot powder.
  • Keep the coconut oil soft but not melted so the topping stays crumbly.
  • Walnuts and pecans both work well in the topping.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, coconut ice cream, or yogurt.

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