Pork Free Ginger-Cardamom Apple Oat Crisp
Warm spiced apples bubbling beneath a golden, nutty oat crust — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Fresh ginger and double-hit cardamom give the filling a bright, aromatic lift that goes way beyond a standard apple crisp, while a touch of cinnamon and lemon juice keep everything balanced and bright. The topping comes together with rolled oats, almond flour, and chopped walnuts bound by maple syrup and coconut oil, so every bite has serious crunch and a lightly caramelized sweetness. Everything here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived ingredients — no gelatin, no lard, no hidden animal fats — just clean, plant-based pantry staples you can feel good about. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling as it bakes, so you get that gorgeous, jammy texture rather than a watery pool under the topping. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling sets up beautifully, making it easy to scoop and serve. It's equally at home as a weeknight treat or a showstopper at the end of a dinner party.
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6 servings
For the apple filling
- 5 medium apples (about 2 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the oat topping
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, 2 tbsp maple syrup, fresh ginger, 1/2 tsp cardamom, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 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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