Apple Crisp with Almonds (Printable)

Tender cinnamon-spiced apples under a crunchy oat and almond topping for a cozy treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 8 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 1/3 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 - 1/2 cup coconut sugar or granulated sugar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
12 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with maple syrup, arrowroot flour or cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
03 - Transfer the apple mixture to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and kosher salt.
05 - Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the cold butter into the dry mixture until coarse crumbs form.
06 - Stir in rolled oats until just combined.
07 - Evenly sprinkle the topping over the apple mixture in the baking dish.
08 - Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the topping is golden and apples are tender and bubbling.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Comforting apple dessert perfect for fall and winter
  • Features tender cinnamon-spiced apples with a golden oat-almond crumble
02 -
  • The topping can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days
  • Substitute apples with pears for a delicious variation
03 -
  • Use cold butter to create a crumbly topping texture
  • Adjust sweetness by using more or less sugar as desired
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