High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Walnut Topping
Warm, bubbling apple filling topped with a golden, crunchy walnut and oat crust — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell like autumn. Every ingredient here is intentionally chosen, with pure maple syrup standing in as the only sweetener throughout both the filling and the topping, so there's no hidden corn syrup lurking anywhere in the dish. That matters more than you might think, since so many store-bought desserts and even homemade recipes call for processed sweeteners that can sneak in through unexpected places. The combination of fresh lemon juice, cinnamon, and a touch of ginger brings real brightness to the apples, keeping the flavor complex rather than just flat-out sweet. Coconut oil binds the oat and almond flour topping into satisfying clusters that crisp up beautifully in the oven without any refined or processed fats. It's the kind of recipe you can feel genuinely good about serving, whether you're cooking for someone with specific dietary needs or just trying to keep things clean and wholesome. Let it rest for a few minutes after baking and the filling thickens into something truly irresistible.
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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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