Healthy Apple Crisp (Gluten Free)
A delightful and healthy apple crisp that's gluten-free, combining sweet apples with a crunchy oat-nut topping for a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 4-5 medium Fresh apples, peeled or unpeeled Choose a mix of Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji, and Braeburn for best flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice Adds zing to the apple mixture.
- 1/4 cup Maple syrup or honey Use your favorite sweetener.
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup Rolled oats Make sure they are certified gluten-free if necessary.
- 1/2 cup Almond flour For nutty richness.
- 1/3 cup Coconut sugar You can substitute with brown sugar if preferred.
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust according to taste.
- 1/2 cup Nuts, chopped (e.g., pecans or walnuts) Chop nuts finely; can substitute with flaxseed or sunflower seeds.
- 1 pinch Sea salt
- 1/3 cup Coconut oil or plant-based butter Must be cold before mixing.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Core and slice the apples and place them in a baking dish.
- Toss the sliced apples with lemon juice and maple syrup or honey, ensuring they're evenly coated.
Make the Topping
- In a separate bowl, mix oats, almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, chopped nuts, and sea salt.
- Add the cold coconut oil or plant-based butter and combine using your hands until crumbly.
Bake
- Spread the topping mixture over the prepared apples evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the apples are bubbling and the topping is golden and crisp.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving, to avoid burning yourself.
Notes
This dessert is versatile; feel free to experiment with different fruits or add toppings like Greek yogurt or toasted coconut. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.