Gelatin Free Dark Chocolate Almond Apple Crisp
Warm spiced apples bubbling beneath a golden, crunchy topping studded with dark chocolate chunks — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and whole, so there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden animal-derived thickeners or setting agents that can sneak into packaged sweets. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work on the filling, giving you that glossy, jammy texture without relying on anything derived from collagen or bones. The topping leans on almond flour and chopped raw almonds alongside rolled oats, so it bakes up with serious crunch and a nutty richness that feels genuinely indulgent. A couple tablespoons of coconut oil and maple syrup pull everything together into satisfying clumps that toast beautifully in the oven. The dark chocolate — 70% cacao or higher — melts slightly into the crisp as it bakes, adding a bittersweet depth that makes this feel far more sophisticated than your average fruit dessert. Let it rest just long enough for the filling to settle, then dig in while it's still warm.
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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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