Seed Oil Free Dark Chocolate Almond Apple Crisp
Warm, bubbling apples under a golden, crunchy topping studded with dark chocolate — this dessert is the kind of thing that disappears fast at any gathering. The entire recipe leans on coconut oil instead of the refined vegetable and seed oils that sneak into so many baked goods, making it a genuinely clean option without any compromise on richness or texture. Almond flour and chopped raw almonds give the topping serious depth and a satisfying crunch, while maple syrup keeps everything naturally sweet from top to bottom. Arrowroot starch thickens the apple filling beautifully as it bakes, so you get that jammy, glossy layer underneath rather than a watery mess. The dark chocolate — 70% cacao or higher — melts into the oat-almond crust in little pockets of bittersweet goodness that make every bite feel indulgent. A short rest after baking lets the filling set up just enough so it scoops cleanly and holds together on the plate. Whether you serve it on its own or with a scoop of something cold on top, this crisp is the kind of wholesome comfort food that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
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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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