Beef Free Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Walnut Topping
Warm, bubbling apple filling crowned with a golden, crunchy walnut and oat topping — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell like autumn. Tart-sweet apple slices get tossed with fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, and a hint of ginger before they go into the oven, building a jammy, fragrant base that's hard to resist. The topping comes together with gluten-free rolled oats, roughly chopped walnuts, almond flour, and coconut oil, clumping into satisfying clusters that bake up deep golden and crisp. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free from any meat-derived additions, so there's nothing to second-guess when you're scanning the list. Coconut oil stands in beautifully as the fat, keeping the topping rich and toasty without any animal products sneaking in. The whole thing rests for just ten minutes after baking, giving the filling time to thicken into something scoopable and luscious. Serve it straight from the dish with a generous spoonful and enjoy one of the most crowd-pleasing desserts you can make with a handful of pantry staples.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 5 medium apples (about 2 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 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
- 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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