Make It Mondays: Baked Apple Crisp
It’s fall y’all. And do you know what that means- pumpkin patches, hayrides, apple picking, and more. I am so excited about fall, but it also one of the busiest time of year for me as I work my part-time job at the farm. But just because I am busy doesn’t mean that I can’t make a little yumminess like this baked apple crisp below. Your family will be thanking you for this.
One taste of this delicious dessert and you’ve won’t believe it is both gluten and refined sugar free. The addition of fresh thyme adds a subtle savory note to the otherwise sweet flavor profile of this classic recipe.
Tip: Choose firm apples, such as Granny Smith or Pink Lady (pictured), for this recipe. These varieties will hold up well to the heat of baking without turning to mush.
Baked Apple Crisp
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 45-50 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
- 6 large apples, cored, peeled, and sliced
- 1 T. fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 c. real maple syrup
- 2 T. 100% apple juice (sugar-free)
- 1 t. ground cinnamon
- ½ t. ground allspice
- 1½ t. fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ t. salt
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 c. old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 c. almond flour
- 1/3 c. almonds, sliced
- 1/3 c. honey, preferably local
- 3 T. unsalted butter, melted
To Serve: (Optional)
Vanilla bean ice cream or freshly whipped cream
Directions:
- Place the top oven rack in the center position and pre-heat oven to 350°F.
- Grease an 8” x 8” baking dish and set aside.
- Place apples in a large non-reactive bowl and toss with fresh lemon juice.
- Add maple syrup, apple juice, cinnamon, allspice, thyme leaves, and salt.
- Toss to combine and set aside.
- Combine topping ingredients in a separate bowl and stir until oats are thoroughly coated and all ingredients are well combined.
- Set aside.
- Pour apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
- Spread the topping evenly across the top in a uniform layer, as well.
- Place into a preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. If the top layer is nicely browned, cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
- Continue baking for another 15-20 minutes or until the apple crisp is nice and bubbling.
- Remove from oven and set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve warm with some vanilla bean iced cream or freshly whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!
Make It Mondays: Baked Apple Crisp
Ingredients
- 6 large apples cored, peeled, and sliced
- 1 T. fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 c. real maple syrup
- 2 T. 100% apple juice sugar-free
- 1 t. ground cinnamon
- ½ t. ground allspice
- 1½ t. fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ t. salt
- TOPPING INGREDIENTS:
- 1 c. old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 c. almond flour
- 1/3 c. almonds sliced
- 1/3 c. honey preferably local
- 3 T. unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Place the top oven rack in the center position and pre-heat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8” x 8” baking dish and set aside.
- Place apples in a large non-reactive bowl and toss with fresh lemon juice. Add maple syrup, apple juice, cinnamon, allspice, thyme leaves, and salt. Toss to combine and set aside.
- Combine topping ingredients in a separate bowl and stir until oats are thoroughly coated and all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
- Pour apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Spread the topping evenly across the top in a uniform layer, as well.
- Place into a preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. If the top layer is nicely browned, cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning. Continue baking for another 15-20 minutes or until the apple crisp is nice and bubbling. Remove from oven and set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve warm with some vanilla bean iced cream or freshly whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!
