Easy Apple Crisp Recipe

One taste of this delicious Easy Apple Crisp Recipe and you won’t believe it is both naturally gluten free and refined sugar free!

The addition of fresh thyme adds a subtle savory note to the otherwise sweet flavor profile of this classic recipe.

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Easy Apple Crisp Recipe

This easy apple crisp recipe takes just 20 minutes of prep time and is ready in 45 minutes.

Gluten free and refined sugar free, it serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients for apple crisp:

• 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 

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Tip: Choose firm apples, such as Granny Smith or Pink Lady for this recipe. These varieties will hold up well to the heat of baking without turning to mush. 

Directions:

Place 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 prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Spread the topping evenly across the top in a uniform layer, as well.

Place into pre-heated oven and bake for 30 minutes. If the top layer is nicely browned, cover 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.

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Serve warm with some vanilla bean iced cream or freshly whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy! 

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