Are you looking for a delicious dessert that is both gluten and refined sugar-free? Try this Easy Cinnamon Apple Crisp recipe!
I’m a fan of different apple recipes that are easy to make and follow. This classic fall dessert is a personal favorite, and I keep coming back to making it whenever I have extra apples at home. It’s perfect to enjoy at any time of the year, and another great thing about it is that it’s made with simple ingredients!
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What to Serve with Easy Cinnamon Apple Crisps?
- Vanilla bean ice cream
- Freshly whipped cream
Kitchen Notes & Tips
- Granny Smith apples or Pink Lady apples are firm and the best apples to use for this recipe. These apple varieties will hold up well to the heat of baking without turning to mush.
- The sweet flavor profile of this classic Easy Cinnamon Apple Crisp recipe is balanced with the addition of fresh thyme leaves. It adds a savory note to this delicious recipe.
Ingredients for Easy Cinnamon Apple Crisp
- 6 large fresh apples, cored, peeled, and sliced
- 1 T. fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 c. real maple syrup
- 2 T. 100% apple juice (sugar-free)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ t. ground allspice
- 1½ t. fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping Ingredients for Easy Cinnamon Apple Crisp
- 1 c. Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 c. almond flour (or all-purpose flour, if preferred)
- 3 T. unsalted melted butter
- 1/3 c. almonds, sliced
- 1/3 c. honey, preferably local
Supplies Used
- Airtight container (for your leftovers)
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How To Make Easy Cinnamon Apple Crisp?
#1. Place the top oven rack in the center position and preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8” x 8” baking dish or a 7” x 10” baking dish and set aside.
#2. Place the juicy apples in a large bowl and toss with fresh lemon juice. On top of the apples, add maple syrup, apple juice, cinnamon, allspice, thyme leaves, and salt. Toss to combine and set aside.
#3. Get your dry ingredients and combine them in a separate bowl. Stir until oats are thoroughly coated and all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
#4. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Spread the topping evenly across the top in a uniform layer, as well.
#5. Place into a preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Once the top layer is nicely browned, cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning of the crumb topping. After the 30 minutes is up, continue baking for another 15-20 minutes or until the apple crisp is nice and bubbling. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes.
#6. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream, if desired. Garnish with a few extra apple slices on the side. Enjoy!
Other Best Desserts to Try
Aside from apple desserts, I have other recipes that I highly recommend that you try. you never know, any one of these might be your next favorite dessert:
- Vanilla Chai Tea Latte
- Cherry Pecan Ice Cream
- The Best Carrot Cake Cupcakes
- Chocolate Covered Strawberries
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Easy Cinnamon Apple Crisp Recipe
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
- 1/2 t. ground allspice
- 1 1/2 t. fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 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 top oven rack in the center position and preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8” x 8” baking dish or a 7” x 10” 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. Once the top layer is nicely browned, cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning. After the 30 minutes is up, continue baking for another 15-20 minutes or until the apple crisp is nice and bubbling. Remove from the 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!
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