Brazil Nut Free Paleo Apple Crisp with Almond & Pecan Topping
Warm, bubbling apple filling topped with a golden, nutty crumble — this dessert hits every cozy note you want from a classic crisp while keeping things completely grain-free and naturally sweetened. The filling gets its silky body from arrowroot starch and a touch of maple syrup, while lemon juice and ginger keep the flavor bright and just a little complex. The topping is where things really shine: almond flour and roughly chopped pecans come together with shredded coconut and melted coconut oil to form a crumble that bakes up deeply golden and satisfyingly crunchy. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, it's worth noting that the nuts here are specifically almonds and pecans — no brazil nuts anywhere in the recipe — so you can enjoy every bite without second-guessing the ingredient list. Store-bought paleo desserts can be a minefield of mystery nut blends, which makes baking this one at home a genuinely smart move. Let it rest for those full ten minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will thicken into something almost jammy, making every scoop cleaner and more satisfying. Serve it warm on its own or with a dollop of coconut cream for a dessert that feels indulgent but is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients.
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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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