Best Apple Crisp (Printable)

Tender spiced apples with a crunchy oat-almond topping, ideal for cozy fall desserts.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 8 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
02 - ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
03 - 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour or cornstarch
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Crisp Topping

07 - 1 cup almond flour
08 - ½ cup coconut sugar or granulated sugar
09 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
11 - ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
12 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

# Method:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) to prepare for baking.
02 - In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, maple syrup, arrowroot flour or cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Toss thoroughly until the apples are evenly coated.
03 - Spread the apple mixture evenly into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
04 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut sugar, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt.
05 - Cut the cold unsalted butter into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until coarse crumbs form.
06 - Stir the old-fashioned rolled oats into the buttered mixture until evenly distributed.
07 - Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apple layer in the baking dish.
08 - Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the topping turns golden brown and the apple filling bubbles and softens.
09 - Allow the crisp to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Comforting fall and winter dessert
  • Perfect served warm with ice cream or whipped cream
02 -
  • Use certified gluten-free oats and cornstarch for a gluten-free version
  • Substitute apples with pears for a tasty variation
03 -
  • Use cold butter to create a crumbly topping texture
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the best taste experience
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