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Healthy Apple Crisp

This Healthy Apple Crisp is a wholesome dessert featuring tender apples sweetened with maple syrup and topped with a crunchy pecan-oat mixture. Perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings, it shines as a guilt-free treat that everyone can enjoy.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 cups apples, peeled or unpeeled, thinly sliced (about 6 medium apples)
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free, if needed)
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • ½ cup coconut oil (solid, not melted)

Instructions

  • Make the crisp topping by mixing coconut sugar, oats, almond flour, and nuts with solid coconut oil until crumbly.
  • Toss sliced apples with maple syrup, lemon juice, arrowroot powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt.
  • Pour the apple mixture into a greased baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the topping over the apple mixture evenly.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 45-50 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

Notes

Vary the apple types for a layered flavor profile.
Ensure coconut oil is solid for the perfect crumb structure.
Allow cooling for better filling texture.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 55
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 29
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 0