Low Sodium Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Walnut Topping

Total time55 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time40 min

Low Sodium Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Walnut Topping

Tender apple slices get tossed with bright lemon juice, warm cinnamon, and a touch of ginger, then sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup before baking into a soft, jammy filling. The topping is where this crisp really shines: gluten free rolled oats, roughly chopped walnuts, and almond flour come together with melted coconut oil and more maple syrup into a clumpy, buttery-textured crumble that turns deeply golden in the oven. As it bakes, the edges bubble up around that crunchy topping, filling the kitchen with cinnamon and toasted walnut aroma. A short rest after baking lets the filling settle into the perfect spoonable consistency, thick but still glossy. It’s a cozy, wholesome dessert built on real fruit and pantry staples rather than anything overly processed, making it an easy favorite to serve when you’re keeping an eye on added salt. Serve it warm on its own or with a scoop of your favorite topping for an extra treat.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the filling

5 medium apples (about 2 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp pure maple syrup

For the topping

1 cup gluten free rolled oats
¾ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
¼ cup almond flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp fine sea salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
3 tbsp coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
2 tbsp pure maple syrup

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice, 1 tsp cinnamon, ground ginger, and 2 tbsp maple syrup until the apples are evenly coated. Transfer the filling to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.

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