Low Sodium Dark Chocolate Almond Apple Crisp

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time40 min

Low Sodium Dark Chocolate Almond Apple Crisp

Tender cinnamon-spiced apples bubble away beneath a crunchy topping of rolled oats, almond flour, and roughly chopped almonds, all sweetened naturally with maple syrup instead of refined sugar. Melted coconut oil binds the topping into clumpy, golden clusters, while a scatter of dark chocolate melts into rich, molten pockets as it bakes. A touch of ginger and lemon juice brightens the fruit layer, and arrowroot starch thickens the juices into a glossy, spoonable filling. The whole thing bakes up bubbling at the edges with a deep-golden crumble on top, best served warm with the topping still crisp. It's an easy, comforting dessert that fits neatly into an added salt free kitchen without skimping on flavor or texture. Whether you're serving it for a fall gathering or just craving something cozy, this crisp delivers big warmth in every spoonful.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the apple filling

5 medium apples (about 2 ½ lb), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
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3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp arrowroot starch
1 tsp fresh lemon juice

For the oat-almond topping

1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
¾ cup almond flour
½ cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
3 tbsp maple syrup
3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp fine sea salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
2 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), roughly chopped

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp cinnamon, ground ginger, arrowroot starch, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are evenly coated, then spread them in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.

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