Celery 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. Thinly sliced apples get tossed with maple syrup, cinnamon, and a hint of ginger before baking down into a jammy, fragrant base that's impossible to resist. The topping comes together with gluten-free rolled oats, chopped walnuts, almond flour, and coconut oil, clumping into satisfying clusters that crisp up beautifully in the oven. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from celery and celery derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, wholesome baking. Coconut oil and pure maple syrup keep things rich and lightly sweet without relying on butter or refined sugar, which means the flavors stay clean and bright. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will thicken into something truly spoonable. Serve it as-is or with a scoop of your favorite ice cream for a dessert that feels indulgent but is built entirely from real, recognizable ingredients.
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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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