Caffeine 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 incredible. Every ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, so you can serve it after dinner without a second thought, even for guests who are sensitive to caffeine or theobromine. The filling gets its depth from ground cinnamon, a hint of ginger, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup, while fresh lemon juice keeps the apples bright and balanced. The topping comes together with gluten free rolled oats, roughly chopped walnuts, almond flour, and coconut oil, creating those irresistible clumps that crisp up beautifully in the oven. A short rest after baking lets the filling thicken just enough so every scoop holds together on the spoon. It's the kind of wholesome, crowd-pleasing dessert you'll want to make on repeat all through apple season.
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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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