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Apple Crisp

Irresistibly Easy Apple Crisp That Will Warm Your Heart

This Apple Crisp combines tender apples, a touch of maple syrup, and a crunchy oat topping, making it a delicious and heartwarming dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Healthy Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apples
  • 4 medium apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Prevents browning
  • 1.5 teaspoon cinnamon Enhances apple flavors
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey Natural sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds depth of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch Thickens apple mixture
For the Topping
  • 0.75 cup old-fashioned rolled oats Provides texture
  • 0.25 cup almond flour Nutty flavor
  • 0.25 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Optional for crunch
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar Enhances caramelization
  • 2 tablespoon light butter or coconut oil Melted
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon For topping
  • 1 pinch salt Balances sweetness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • 8×8-inch baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
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  2. In a large bowl, mix the apples with lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Spread this mixture in the prepared baking dish.
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  3. In another bowl, combine the oats, almond flour, nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Drizzle melted butter or coconut oil over and mix until crumbly.
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  4. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples and bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
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  5. Allow the Apple Crisp to cool for 5–10 minutes before serving with whipped cream or frozen yogurt.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is versatile; feel free to customize with different nuts or spices.

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