Soy 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. The filling layers tart-sweet apple slices with fresh lemon juice, cinnamon, a hint of ginger, and pure maple syrup, so every bite is perfectly spiced without being cloying. The topping comes together with gluten free rolled oats, roughly chopped walnuts, almond flour, and coconut oil, meaning every single ingredient is naturally free of soy — no label-scanning required. So many store-bought crisps and baking mixes sneak in soy-based oils or additives, but here coconut oil does all the heavy lifting and delivers a beautifully crisp, clumping crumble. After about 35 to 40 minutes in the oven, the topping turns deep golden and the filling starts bubbling at the edges — that's your cue that something seriously good is almost ready. A short rest after baking lets the filling thicken up so it scoops cleanly rather than running all over the dish. Serve it as-is or alongside your favorite dairy-free scoop for a dessert that feels indulgent but is made entirely from wholesome, recognizable ingredients.
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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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