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VEGAN APPLE CRISP: EASY AND HEALTHY

This Vegan Apple Crisp is a healthy and mouthwatering dessert option for cold days and holidays. It features simple ingredients, is naturally sweetened, gluten-free, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and deliciously flavorful.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Vegan
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Peeler
  • 1 knife
  • 2 mixing bowl
  • 1 Baking dish (9x9-inch baking dish or a similar size)
  • 1 chopping board

Ingredients
  

For the Filling:

  • 4 apples (2 Granny Smith, 2 Honeycrisp, large, peeled, cored, and sliced thin) and (organic if possible)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup (or date syrup)
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp plant-based milk (or water. I'm usign organic soy milk)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch (organic cornstarch or arrowroot powder)
  • salt (A dash of sea salt)

For the Crumble Topping:

  • 1 ¼ cup organic rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup nuts (chopped almonds, walnuts, or pecans - optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, cinnamon, maple syrup, lemon juice, plant-based milk or water, vanilla extract, corn starch (or arrowroot powder), and a dash of salt. Mix well until the apples are evenly coated. Transfer the apple mixture to a baking dish (around 9x9-inch or similar size).
  • Prepare the Crumble Topping: In another mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt. Add the unsweetened applesauce maple syrup and mix until the mixture forms clumps. Stir in the chopped nuts if using, mixing until evenly distributed.
  • Assemble the Apple Crisp: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish, gently pressing it down to form a crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes or until the topping is golden, the filling is bubbly, and the apples are tender (test the apples with a fork).
  • Cool and Serve: Remove the apple crisp from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes. Serve optionally with a scoop of vegan ice cream and some homemade caramel sauce, maple or date syrup.
  • Enjoy your delicious and healthy vegan apple crisp!

Notes

  • Storage: Your Vegan Apple Crisp will stay in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Reheating: When ready to enjoy again, you can reheat individual servings in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until warmed through.
  • Freezing: Store the crisp in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thawing and Reheating: When ready to serve, you can thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until it's hot and bubbly, usually 20-30 minutes. If reheating from frozen, allow for a longer reheating time, about 40-50 minutes.
  • Prepare it Nut-free, skipping the nuts and replacing the almond flour with other flour in the topping.