Capsaicin Free Dark Chocolate Almond Apple Crisp
Warm, bubbling apple filling topped with a golden crunch of oats, almonds, and dark chocolate — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. The filling gets its depth from maple syrup, cinnamon, and a touch of ginger, while arrowroot starch helps it set into a luscious, jammy layer that holds together beautifully when scooped. The topping leans on almond flour and chopped raw almonds alongside rolled oats, so every bite has serious texture and a nutty richness that feels genuinely indulgent. Folding in roughly chopped dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher) is the move that takes this from a classic crisp to something a little more special — those melty pockets throughout the topping are everything. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, this recipe is naturally a safe harbor: every single ingredient is warm-spice-forward without a trace of chili, pepper heat, or anything derived from capsicum. Coconut oil ties the topping together and keeps it dairy-free, so it works beautifully on its own or alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Let it rest those full ten minutes before serving — the filling thickens up and the whole thing slices and scoops like a dream.
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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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