Pescatarian 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 classic crisp without a single grain or refined sugar in sight. The topping comes together from almond flour, roughly chopped pecans, and shredded coconut, all bound with maple syrup and melted coconut oil, so it bakes into something irresistibly crunchy and deeply fragrant. A touch of arrowroot starch in the filling helps everything thicken up beautifully as it cools, giving you that jammy, spoonable texture rather than a watery mess. Lemon juice and a hint of ground ginger keep the apple layer bright and just a little complex, balancing the richness of the topping perfectly. Since every ingredient here is naturally free from meat, poultry, and seafood, it fits a plant-forward pescatarian table without any substitutions or workarounds needed. Serve it straight from the baking dish after a short rest, and it pairs wonderfully with a scoop of coconut milk ice cream or a drizzle of extra maple syrup if you're feeling indulgent.
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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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