Nitrate & Nitrite 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. What makes this recipe so clever is that every single ingredient is naturally free of preservatives and curing agents, so there's no label-scanning required before you start. The apples are tossed with maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, and arrowroot starch, which thickens the filling beautifully without relying on any processed additives. The topping comes together with rolled oats, almond flour, cold butter, and a drizzle of maple syrup — simple pantry staples that deliver serious crunch and depth of flavor. Ceylon cinnamon adds a subtly floral warmth that feels a little more refined than your average spice-rack standby. After about 40 minutes in the oven, the edges bubble and the topping turns a deep, irresistible gold that's hard to wait on. Let it rest just long enough for the filling to settle, then dig in while it's still warm.
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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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