Apple Crisp

This Lighter Apple Crisp is made with tender cinnamon-spiced apples and a wholesome oatmeal pecan topping sweetened naturally with maple syrup. It is the reliable straightforward fall dessert that is lighter than traditional apple crisp but every bit as satisfying!

This Lighter Apple Crisp recipe is the ultimate cozy fall dessert made with tender cinnamon-spiced apples and a crunchy oatmeal pecan topping. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and made with wholesome oats, it has all the warm, comforting flavor of classic apple crisp in a lighter, better-for-you dessert. Best of all, it is incredibly straightforward to make and tastes notable served wa

A cook personally prefer Honeycrisp apples when baking because of their sweet/tart combo. A cook also always happen to have them in our fridge! They hold up really well too without getting mushy. A cook also like to use a combination of apples to create the best texture and flavor. The favorite combinations include:

What goes in

• 6 apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/3 cup oat flour
• 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes (or solid coconut oil)

How it comes together

1. Prepare the apples. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and lightly coat an 8×8 baking dish or 9×9 baking dish with nonstick spray. Peel, core and thinly slice the apples. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples with maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, vanilla, cornstarch, spices and salt. Toss until every slice is evenly coated. Transfer the apples to the prepared baking dish.
2. Make the crumble topping. In the bowl you mixed your apples in (we are trying to save you from cleaning too many dishes here), mix together the rolled oats, oat flour, chopped pecans, coconut sugar, and maple syrup. Add the cold cubed butter (or solid coconut oil). Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingertips, work the butter into the mixture until coarse crumbles form.
3. Assemble and bake. Evenly sprinkle the oat crumble over top of the apple filling, covering them completely. Bake the apple crisp in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes. The crisp topping will look golden brown and apples should be soft and tender when pierced with a fork. If the topping begins browning too quickly, loosely tent the baking dish with foil during the final 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Cool and serve. Allow the apple crisp to cool for about 10 to 15 minutes before serving. This gives the filling time to thicken. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, frozen yogurt, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.

Keep in mind

To Prep: You can assemble the apple filling and crumble topping a few hours ahead of time and store them separately in the refrigerator until ready to bake. To Store: Store leftover apple crisp covered or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave or warm the whole dish in a 350°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes. To Freeze: Apple crisp can be frozen baked or unbaked for up to 3 months. Wrap tightly or store in an airtigh