Eggless Apple Crisp with Oat Topping

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time40 min

4.5

(25)

Warm, bubbling apple filling beneath a golden, crumbly oat topping — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling gets its glossy, jammy texture from arrowroot starch rather than anything fussy, while maple syrup and Ceylon cinnamon give it a gentle, fragrant sweetness that feels a step above the usual. The topping comes together by working cold butter into rolled oats and almond flour until it forms those irresistible clumpy crumbs that bake up crisp and nutty on top. Because the entire recipe relies on wholesome pantry staples, there are no hidden egg-based binders or coatings to worry about — it's naturally free of them from start to finish. Letting it rest for ten minutes after baking is the hardest part, but it gives the filling just enough time to thicken into something truly scoopable. Serve it as-is or with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert that genuinely earns its place at any table.

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Ingredients

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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