# 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.