Pork 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-sweet apple slices are tossed with fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, and a hint of ginger before baking, so every bite is layered with cozy, spiced flavor. The topping comes together with gluten-free rolled oats, roughly chopped walnuts, almond flour, coconut oil, and a drizzle of maple syrup — no butter, no lard, nothing to second-guess. Everything here is straightforwardly plant-based and naturally free of any pork-derived ingredients, which means you can serve it confidently to a wide table without scanning labels or making substitutions. The coconut oil binds the topping into satisfying clusters that bake up deep golden and crisp, while the filling thickens into something almost jammy underneath. Letting it rest for ten minutes before serving is the hardest part, but it's worth it — the filling sets up beautifully and scoops cleanly into bowls. Serve it as-is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a crowd-pleasing finish that feels far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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