Chicken Free Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Walnut Topping
Warm, bubbling apple filling crowned with a golden, crunchy walnut-oat topping — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell like autumn. Tart apple slices get tossed with fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, and a hint of ginger before baking down into a jammy, fragrant base that practically begs for a spoon. The topping comes together with gluten-free rolled oats, roughly chopped walnuts, almond flour, and coconut oil, clumping into satisfying clusters that crisp up beautifully in the oven. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, so there's zero concern about any poultry-derived additives or hidden animal proteins sneaking into your dessert. The coconut oil keeps things rich without any dairy, and pure maple syrup does all the sweetening naturally. Letting it rest for ten minutes after baking is the hardest part — but it gives the filling time to thicken into that perfect, scoopable consistency. Serve it straight from the dish and watch it disappear.
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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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