Seeds 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. The filling gets its silky, jammy texture from arrowroot starch and a drizzle of maple syrup, letting the natural sweetness of the apples shine without any refined sugar. The topping comes together with rolled oats, almond flour, cold butter, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon, which gives it a gentler, more floral spice than the standard variety. Working cold butter into the dry ingredients creates those irresistible clumpy crumbs that bake up crisp on the outside and tender underneath. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, this recipe is a genuinely satisfying find — no poppy seeds, sesame, sunflower, or chia hiding in the topping, which is a real concern with many store-bought or restaurant versions of this classic. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can serve it with confidence. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven so the filling thickens up beautifully before you dig in — it's worth the wait.

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