Best Apple Crisp Delight (Printable Version)

Comforting warm apples with cinnamon and crunchy oat-almond topping, perfect for chilly evenings.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 8 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - ⅓ cup 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

# How To Make:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) to prepare for baking.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with maple syrup, arrowroot flour (or cornstarch), lemon juice, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
03 - Transfer the apple mixture into a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 cm) baking dish and spread uniformly.
04 - Whisk together almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl until blended.
05 - Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the cold butter into the dry mixture until coarse crumbs form.
06 - Stir rolled oats into the crumb mixture until fully incorporated.
07 - Evenly sprinkle the oat-almond topping over the apple layer in the baking dish.
08 - Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the topping is golden brown and apples are tender and bubbling.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm; optionally garnish with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Comforting classic dessert
  • Perfect served warm with ice cream or whipped cream
02 -
  • To make dairy-free, use vegan butter.
  • Substitute apples with pears for a variation.
03 -
  • Use cold butter for a crispier topping.
  • Ensure apples are sliced evenly for uniform cooking.
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