Gut Friendly 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 without any of the grains, refined sugar, or additives that can leave your gut feeling off. The filling leans on fresh apples, a touch of maple syrup, and arrowroot starch to create that jammy, thickened texture, while lemon juice and warming spices like cinnamon and ginger keep things bright and digestively friendly. Ginger in particular has a long history of supporting a happy stomach, so it earns its place here beyond just flavor. The crumble topping is built from almond flour, raw pecans, and unsweetened shredded coconut — all whole-food ingredients that come together with coconut oil and maple syrup into a deeply satisfying, crunchy layer. There are no mystery additives or processed fillers to decode, just a short list of recognizable ingredients you can feel good about. Let it rest for those ten minutes after baking and the filling tightens up beautifully, making every scoop clean and cohesive rather than soupy. It's the kind of dessert that genuinely feels indulgent while quietly doing right by your body.
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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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