Turkey Free Paleo Apple Crisp with Almond & Pecan Topping
Warm, bubbling apple filling crowned with a golden, nutty crumble — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible. The topping comes together with almond flour, roughly chopped pecans, and shredded coconut, all bound with maple syrup and coconut oil for a texture that's satisfyingly crunchy without a single grain of oat or wheat in sight. Arrowroot starch does the quiet work of thickening the filling so it holds together beautifully when you scoop it out, and a hit of lemon juice keeps the apples bright and balanced against all that warm cinnamon and ginger. This is the kind of recipe that works for anyone navigating grain-free or refined-sugar-free eating without wanting to sacrifice a proper, crowd-pleasing dessert. Every ingredient is whole-food and straightforward, so there's no label-reading anxiety or mystery additives to worry about. Let it rest for those ten minutes after baking — the filling thickens up and the whole thing becomes infinitely easier (and more satisfying) to serve.
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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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