Vegan Paleo Apple Crisp with Almond & Pecan Topping
Warm, bubbling apple filling topped with a golden, nutty crumble — this dessert is pure comfort food that happens to check every plant-based box without any compromise on flavor. The filling leans on maple syrup, lemon juice, and a touch of arrowroot starch to create that glossy, jammy texture you want from a great fruit crisp, while cinnamon and ginger keep things cozy and fragrant. The topping is where things get really good: almond flour, roughly chopped pecans, and shredded coconut come together with coconut oil and maple syrup into a crumbly, caramelized crust that bakes up deeply golden and satisfying. Every single ingredient is naturally free from animal products, so there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a label. It's the kind of dessert that disappears fast at a dinner table, whether guests are eating plant-based or not. Let it rest for a few minutes after baking so the filling thickens up and every scoop holds together beautifully.
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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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