Cashew Free Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Walnut Topping
Warm, bubbling apple filling crowned with a golden, crunchy topping — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell like a fall afternoon. The topping leans on gluten free rolled oats, roughly chopped walnuts, and almond flour, bound together with melted coconut oil and pure maple syrup for a naturally sweet, satisfying crunch that holds up beautifully in the oven. Spiced apples tossed with cinnamon, ginger, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice create a filling that's bright and fragrant without being cloyingly sweet. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns specifically around cashews, this recipe is a genuinely great option — walnuts and almond flour do all the heavy lifting, and there's no cashew cream, cashew butter, or cashew-based ingredient anywhere in sight. Many store-bought crisps and crumble mixes sneak in mixed nut blends that can make label-reading a chore, so making this from scratch puts you fully in control. It comes together in one baking dish with minimal prep, and that ten-minute rest after baking lets the filling thicken into something truly spoonable. Serve it warm on its own or with a scoop of your favorite dairy-free ice cream for a dessert that feels indulgent but is refreshingly straightforward to make.
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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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