Description
Warm cinnamon-spiced Homemade Apple Crisp delivers classic comfort with a nutritious twist. Crisp oat topping and tender baked apples create a delightful dessert you’ll savor with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 5 medium-sized apples
Liquid Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) apple juice or apple cider
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) pure vanilla extract
Dry and Spice Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup (40 grams) almond flour
- 1 cup (90 grams) old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray or butter.
- Create the fruity base by tossing sliced apples with apple juice, maple syrup, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl, ensuring each slice is thoroughly coated with the aromatic mixture.
- Transfer the seasoned apple mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom to create a uniform layer.
- Craft the crispy topping by blending melted butter, maple syrup, almond flour, rolled oats, chopped pecans, ground cinnamon, and a hint of salt until a crumbly texture develops.
- Generously scatter the nutty, sweet topping across the apple layer, covering the entire surface to create a textured landscape of flavor.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown topping and bubbling edges that indicate the apples have softened completely.
- Remove from the oven and allow the crisp to rest for 5-10 minutes, which helps the filling set and intensifies the flavors.
- Serve warm, optionally crowned with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to enhance the dessert’s creamy contrast.
Notes
- Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and balanced sweetness in your crisp.
- Layer the apple slices evenly to ensure consistent cooking and prevent soggy or undercooked spots.
- Toast the nuts beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the topping.
- Swap almond flour with gluten-free oat flour or coconut flour for a completely gluten-free version of the dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg