Artificial Food Coloring Free Dark Chocolate Almond Apple Crisp
Warm spiced apples bubbling beneath a golden, crunchy topping studded with dark chocolate — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes people hover near the oven. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable: fresh apples, rolled oats, almond flour, raw almonds, maple syrup, coconut oil, and a generous handful of roughly chopped dark chocolate at 70% cacao or higher. That matters, because conventional desserts and packaged baking mixes are notorious for sneaking in synthetic dyes that have no business being in something this naturally beautiful. Here, the deep amber color of the topping comes from real caramelization, and the rich chocolate hue is pure cacao — nothing artificial needed. Arrowroot starch thickens the apple filling as it bakes, so you get that glossy, jammy texture without any mystery additives. The combination of cinnamon, ginger, and lemon juice keeps the filling bright and layered, while the almond-oat topping delivers serious crunch in every bite. It's the kind of crowd-pleasing dessert that looks impressive but comes together with a couple of bowls and a straightforward bake.
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6 servings
For the apple filling
- 5 medium apples (about 2 ½ lb), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 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
- 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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