Artificial Food Coloring Free Paleo Apple Crisp with Almond & Pecan Topping
Warm, bubbling apple filling beneath a golden, crunchy layer of pecans, almond flour, and toasted coconut — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is: fresh apples, maple syrup, coconut oil, and a handful of wholesome pantry staples with no synthetic dyes or artificial colorants hiding anywhere in the mix. That matters more than you might think, because conventional dessert mixes and store-bought crisps often sneak in coloring agents that have no business being in something this simple. The apple filling gets a gentle warmth from cinnamon and ginger, brightened with a squeeze of lemon juice, while arrowroot starch helps it thicken into something almost jammy as it bakes. The crumble topping clumps together beautifully thanks to melted coconut oil and maple syrup, giving you those satisfying golden clusters in every bite. It's naturally sweet, deeply comforting, and completely free of anything artificial — proof that the best version of a classic dessert is often the most straightforward one.
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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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