High Fructose Corn Syrup 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 without a drop of high fructose corn syrup anywhere in sight. Maple syrup does all the sweetening here, both in the spiced apple base and the crunchy topping, so you get genuine, clean sweetness that processed syrups simply can't match. The crumble itself is built from almond flour, roughly chopped pecans, and unsweetened shredded coconut, which means it bakes up with this incredible toasty depth that a standard oat-and-brown-sugar topping honestly can't compete with. A touch of arrowroot starch thickens the filling as it bakes, so you get that luscious, jammy texture without any mystery additives. Lemon juice and a hint of ground ginger keep the apples bright and just a little complex, so the whole thing tastes layered rather than one-note sweet. It's the kind of dessert that makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible for the better part of an hour, and the ten-minute rest before serving is genuinely worth the patience — the filling tightens up beautifully. Serve it straight from the dish and watch it disappear.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!