Sesame 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 like a fall afternoon. The topping comes together with gluten-free rolled oats, roughly chopped walnuts, and almond flour, all bound with melted coconut oil and pure maple syrup for natural sweetness that doesn't feel heavy. Sesame can sneak into store-bought crumbles and granola-style toppings in ways you'd never expect, so making this from scratch with straightforward pantry ingredients gives you full control over what goes into the dish. The apple filling gets a bright lift from fresh lemon juice and a gentle warmth from both cinnamon and ground ginger, so every bite has real depth. Letting it rest for ten minutes after baking is the move — the filling thickens just enough to scoop cleanly without running all over the plate. Serve it as-is or alongside your favorite dairy-free ice cream for something that feels genuinely indulgent.
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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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