Description
This Best Apple Crisp recipe combines tart Granny Smith apples with a sweet maple syrup and cinnamon spiced fruit base, topped with a crumbly oat, almond flour, and coconut sugar topping baked to golden perfection. It’s a cozy dessert perfect for fall and winter, especially for Thanksgiving gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base
- 8 Granny Smith apples
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour (or cornstarch)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup coconut sugar (or other granulated sugar)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
- Prep the apples: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Then peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples to prepare them for the fruit base.
- Make the fruit base: In a large bowl, toss together the sliced apples with maple syrup, arrowroot flour, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined to create a flavorful, thickened filling.
- Place in baking dish: Transfer the prepared apple mixture evenly into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, distributing the fruit base for even cooking.
- Make the apple crisp topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut sugar, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut in the cold, cubed unsalted butter until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in the old-fashioned rolled oats for added texture.
- Add the topping and bake: Evenly sprinkle the oat crumb topping over the apples in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples have softened nicely.
- Serve: Scoop a portion of the warm apple crisp out onto plates. For extra indulgence, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top if desired.
Notes
- This apple crisp recipe is an ideal fall and winter dessert with a sweet cinnamon apple filling and oat crumble topping.
- It’s a classic Thanksgiving dessert favorite that’s easy to make ahead and bake when ready.
- Watch tutorial videos for tips on peeling apples quickly and using an apple peeler tool for convenience.
- Use arrowroot flour or cornstarch as a thickener depending on dietary preferences.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute vegan butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 524
- Sugar: 46 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 73 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg
