Dairy Free Apple Crisp
Warm, bubbling apple filling blanketed by a golden, crumbly oat topping — this is the kind of dessert that makes a whole kitchen smell incredible. The secret to keeping it completely free of butter and dairy is solid coconut oil, which gets worked into the oat-and-brown-sugar topping until it forms those irresistible clumpy, pea-sized crumbs that crisp up beautifully in the oven. A splash of lemon juice and a pinch of nutmeg alongside the cinnamon give the apple filling a brightness and depth that tastes anything but simple. Cornstarch thickens the juices as everything bakes, so you get that gorgeous, syrupy bubbling around the edges rather than a watery bottom. Optional walnuts or pecans add a satisfying crunch if you want to take the topping to the next level. The recipe makes six generous servings, so it's a natural fit for a dinner party, a holiday table, or just a cozy weekend when you want something impressive with very little effort. Serve it warm straight from the baking dish and nobody will miss the butter for even a second.
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6 servings
For the apple filling
- 3 lbs apples (about 6 medium), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
For the crisp topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, solid or semi-solid
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with the granulated sugar, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and cornstarch 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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