Healthy Apple Crisp
This healthy apple crisp is a naturally sweetened, gluten-free dessert made with tender apples and a simple oat and almond flour topping.
Ingredients
Topping:
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut palm sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon until evenly coated.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oats, almond flour, coconut palm sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples, covering the surface completely.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla Greek yogurt or a scoop of ice cream.
Nutrition
Notes
- Slice apples evenly: Cutting the apples into uniform slices helps them cook at the same rate so the filling becomes tender without turning mushy.
- Toss apples thoroughly: Make sure the apples are evenly coated with the honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon so the flavor is balanced throughout the crisp.
- Mix topping until crumbly: The topping should resemble coarse crumbs. This helps it bake up crisp instead of dense.
- Don’t pack the topping: Sprinkle the oat mixture loosely over the apples to allow air circulation and promote browning.
- Rest before serving: Let the apple crisp cool for at least 10 minutes after baking so the juices thicken slightly and the topping firms up.
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