Rice Free Dark Chocolate Almond Apple Crisp
Warm, bubbling apples topped with a golden crunch of oats, almond flour, and chopped dark chocolate — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling gets its silky, jammy texture from arrowroot starch rather than any grain-based thickener, so the whole dish stays completely free of rice and rice-derived ingredients without sacrificing a single bit of that classic comfort-food feel. Almond flour and rolled oats form the backbone of the topping, giving it a hearty, nutty bite that holds together beautifully and crisps up to a deep golden brown in the oven. The addition of roughly chopped 70% dark chocolate folded into the topping is the move that takes this from everyday to genuinely impressive — it melts slightly during baking and adds a bittersweet richness that plays perfectly against the cinnamon-spiced apples. Maple syrup sweetens both layers naturally, and a little fresh lemon juice keeps the fruit bright and balanced. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven so the filling can thicken up, then serve it as-is or with whatever topping makes you happiest.
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!