Nitrate & Nitrite 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 incredible. Every ingredient here is naturally free of preservatives and cured-meat additives, so there's nothing to second-guess when you're scanning the list. Sliced apples get tossed with fresh lemon juice, cinnamon, a hint of ginger, and pure maple syrup before baking down into a jammy, fragrant base. The topping comes together with gluten-free rolled oats, roughly chopped raw walnuts, almond flour, and coconut oil — real, whole ingredients that crisp up beautifully in the oven without any processed shortcuts. Maple syrup does double duty as the only sweetener, keeping things clean and genuinely delicious at the same time. Letting it rest for ten minutes after baking is the move — the filling thickens just enough to scoop perfectly into a bowl. It's the kind of crowd-pleasing dessert that happens to check every box without tasting like it's trying to.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!