Caffeine Free Apple Crisp with Oat Topping
Warm, bubbling apple filling beneath a golden, crumbly oat topping — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Tart-sweet apple slices get tossed with maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, and arrowroot starch, which thickens the juices into a glossy, jammy sauce as everything bakes together. The topping comes together with rolled oats, almond flour, cold butter, and a drizzle of maple syrup, creating those irresistible clumps that turn deep golden and crisp in the oven. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants — no chocolate, no tea extracts, no hidden additives — so you can enjoy a genuinely indulgent dessert without a second thought. Ceylon cinnamon adds a delicate, floral warmth that feels a little more refined than the standard spice rack variety, and it pairs beautifully with the sweet-tart apples. Let it rest for just ten minutes after baking and the filling thickens into something scoopable and luscious. Serve it as-is or with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert that feels both rustic and special.
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6 servings
For the apple filling
- 6 medium apples (about 3 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
For the oat topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with the maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, and arrowroot starch until every slice is evenly coated. Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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