Turkey 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 cinnamon crisp, while a splash of lemon juice keeps the fruit tasting lively and not overly sweet. 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 depth. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling as it bakes, meaning you get that gorgeous, jammy texture without any gluey cornstarch paste. This is a completely plant-based, naturally sweetened dessert that happens to be a perfect fit for holiday tables where you want something crowd-pleasing but free from any poultry-based concerns — no awkward label-checking required. Let it rest those full ten minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will set up beautifully, making it easy to scoop into bowls and top with a little vanilla ice cream or coconut whipped cream.
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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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