Apple Crisp Cinnamon Oats (Print View)

Tender cinnamon apples with a golden oat-almond crumble, ideal for warm comforting desserts.

# Components:

→ 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 (180°C).
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with maple syrup, arrowroot flour or cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
03 - Spread the apple mixture evenly in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and kosher salt.
05 - Cut cold butter into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until coarse crumbs form.
06 - Stir rolled oats into the butter mixture until evenly distributed.
07 - Evenly sprinkle the oat-almond topping over the prepared apples in the baking dish.
08 - Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes until the topping is golden brown 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 fall and winter dessert
  • Perfect served warm with ice cream or whipped cream
02 -
  • The topping can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days
  • Use vegan butter to make dairy-free
03 -
  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor
  • Make the topping the day before for enhanced texture
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