Tender Cinnamon-Spiced Apples (Print Version)

Warm spiced apples with a crunchy oat and almond topping, ideal for comforting fall desserts.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 8 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
03 - 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour or cornstarch
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Crisp Topping

07 - 1 cup almond flour
08 - 1/2 cup coconut sugar or alternative granulated sugar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
12 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

# Steps:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F (180°C).
02 - Combine sliced apples, maple syrup, arrowroot flour or cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a large bowl; mix until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the apple mixture evenly into a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 cm) baking dish.
04 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
05 - Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the cold butter into the dry mixture until coarse crumbs form.
06 - Stir rolled oats into the butter mixture until fully combined.
07 - Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples in the baking dish.
08 - Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until topping is golden and apples are tender and bubbling.
09 - Allow the crisp to cool slightly before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Comforting and seasonal dessert
  • Gluten-Free option available
02 -
  • Substitute apples with pears for a variation
  • To make dairy-free, use vegan butter
03 -
  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor
  • Chilling the topping makes it easier to crumble evenly
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