Classic apple cinnamon crisp (Print)

Tender cinnamon apples layered under a golden oat and almond topping for a warm treat.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
02 - In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, maple syrup, arrowroot flour or cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon; toss until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the apple mixture evenly in a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 cm) baking dish.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut sugar, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt.
05 - Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut cold butter into the dry mixture until coarse crumbs form.
06 - Stir rolled oats into the butter mixture until fully combined.
07 - Evenly distribute the crumble topping over the apples in the baking dish.
08 - Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples are tender and bubbling.
09 - Allow to cool slightly; serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Comforting fall and winter dessert
  • Perfect served warm with ice cream or whipped cream
02 -
  • For easy prep, the topping can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days
  • Substitute apples with pears for a variation
03 -
  • Use cold butter to achieve a crumbly topping texture
  • Ensure sliced apples are coated well to prevent browning
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