Celery Free Apple Crisp with Oat Topping

Warm, bubbling apple filling crowned with 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, producing those irresistible clumps that shatter when you dig in with a spoon. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral warmth than the standard variety, and it shows up in both the filling and the topping so the flavor runs all the way through. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of celery and celery derivatives — no hidden seasoning blends, no vegetable-based thickeners to second-guess, just clean, straightforward pantry staples. It bakes up beautifully in a 9x13 dish and only needs a short rest before serving, giving the filling just enough time to settle into something scoopable and rich. Serve it as-is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting into the cracks — either way, it disappears fast.

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