Pistachio 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 incredible. Tart-sweet apple slices get tossed with fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, and a hint of ginger before going into the oven, so every bite of fruit is deeply fragrant and perfectly spiced. The topping comes together with gluten free rolled oats, roughly chopped walnuts, almond flour, and coconut oil, creating those irresistible clumps that shatter when you dig in with a spoon. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns around pistachios specifically, this recipe leans on walnuts and almond flour instead — no pistachios anywhere in the ingredient list, so you can bake and serve with confidence. Everything is sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup, which means no refined sugar and a flavor that feels wholesome rather than cloying. It's the kind of crowd-pleasing, fuss-free dessert that works just as well on a Tuesday night as it does at a holiday table.
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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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