Dairy Free Dark Chocolate Almond Apple Crisp
Warm, bubbling apples topped with a golden, nutty crunch and pockets of melted dark chocolate — this is the kind of dessert that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their first bite. The filling gets its silky, jammy texture from arrowroot starch and maple syrup rather than any dairy-based thickener, while coconut oil binds the oat-almond topping into satisfying, crispy clusters. Almond flour and roughly chopped raw almonds give the topping real depth and a toasty richness that you just don't get from a standard flour-and-butter base. The dark chocolate — 70% cacao or higher — melts into the topping as it bakes, adding bittersweet contrast to the cinnamon-spiced apples underneath. It's one of those recipes where every component pulls double duty, so nothing feels like a compromise or a substitution. Serve it straight from the dish after a short rest, when the filling has thickened just enough to hold its shape on the spoon.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!