Low Iodine Paleo Apple Crisp with Almond & Pecan Topping
Warm, bubbling apple filling beneath a golden, nutty crumble — this dessert hits every cozy note you want from a fruit crisp without relying on any of the usual iodine-heavy ingredients. The filling leans on fresh apples, lemon juice, maple syrup, and arrowroot starch to create that jammy, spiced base, while the topping layers almond flour, raw pecans, and shredded coconut for serious crunch and depth. Coconut oil keeps everything dairy-free and well within low-iodine guidelines, so there's no need to stress over butter substitutions or hidden additives. The maple syrup does double duty — sweetening both the filling and the crumble — which means the flavor is rich and cohesive from top to bottom. That 35-to-40-minute bake transforms the apples into something silky and fragrant, and the topping turns a deep, toasty brown that looks genuinely impressive straight out of the oven. Letting it rest for ten minutes before serving is worth the patience, since the filling thickens up beautifully and every scoop holds together. It's the kind of wholesome, crowd-pleasing dessert that nobody will guess was built around a specific dietary need.
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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
Chef's tipFine sea salt and table salt measure the same - no conversion needed.
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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