Best Apple Crisp Classic (Printable Version)

Tender cinnamon-spiced apples with oat-almond crumble, ideal for cozy fall gatherings.

# 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 other 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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F (180°C) to warm up.
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 mixed.
03 - Spread the apple mixture evenly in a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 cm) baking dish.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and kosher salt together.
05 - Cut the cold cubed butter into the dry topping mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until coarse crumbs form.
06 - Fold rolled oats into the butter mixture until combined.
07 - Sprinkle the prepared topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
08 - Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling and tender.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm, optionally garnished with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Comforting autumn flavors
  • Easy to prepare and bake
02 -
  • Use cold butter for the best crumble texture
  • Certified gluten-free oats make this recipe gluten-free
03 -
  • Make the topping ahead of time and refrigerate
  • Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sugar
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