Artificial Flavors Free Paleo Apple Crisp with Almond & Pecan Topping
Warm, bubbling apple filling beneath a golden, nutty crumble — this dessert hits every note you want from a classic crisp without a single synthetic ingredient in sight. Every element is built from whole, recognizable foods: fresh apples, maple syrup, almond flour, raw pecans, and coconut oil, so you know exactly what you're eating. Conventional crisp mixes and store-bought desserts are notorious for sneaking in artificial flavoring agents, but here the cinnamon, ginger, and lemon juice do all the heavy lifting in the most natural way possible. The arrowroot starch thickens the filling as it bakes, giving you that gorgeous, jammy texture without any mystery additives. The crumble topping comes together in one bowl and bakes into something deeply crunchy and caramelized — the kind of thing that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. It's the sort of dessert that feels indulgent but leaves you feeling genuinely good about what went into it.
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6 servings
For the apple filling
- 6 medium apples (about 2 ½ lb), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the crumble topping
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup raw pecans, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 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, toss the sliced apples with the maple syrup, arrowroot starch, cinnamon, ginger, and lemon juice until every slice is evenly coated. Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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