Healthy Apple Crisp
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Healthy Apple Crisp
Description
The Healthy Apple Crisp features a filling of peeled, diced apples mixed with cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and gluten-free flour to thicken the juices during baking. The topping uses rolled oats, butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and gluten-free flour, which are combined until crumbly and sprinkled over the fruit. Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about an hour results in a golden brown topping with tender, flavorful apples underneath. The crisp texture and warm spices highlight the apple varieties used.
The dish is suited to serve warm immediately, allowing the topping to be crisp and the filling soft. It can also be chilled for later. Choosing a mix of apple types enhances the flavor complexity. This crisp fits well as a comforting dessert or casual treat.
For best results, slice apples no thicker than 1/4 inch to ensure even cooking. Cover with foil during baking if topping browns early but apples need more time. Store leftovers refrigerated for up to four days.
Ingredients
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats regular or gluten free, old fashioned
- 4 tbsp gluten free flour or all purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp butter cold unsalted
Apple Filling
- 5 cups apple peeled, diced
- 2 tbsp gluten free flour or all purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- pinch nutmeg
- ½ tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8 inch square pan with nonstick spray.
- Make crumble topping. Add all topping ingredients to a mixing bowl. Use your fingers or a fork to incorporate cold butter into the other ingredients. Continue mixing until a crumbly mixture is formed. Set aside.
- Then, make apple filling. Add diced peeled to a large mixing bowl. Add gluten free flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon juice to the bowl. Toss until fully coated.
- Place coated apples down into the greased pan. Spread into an even layer.
- Crumble the topping on top.
- Bake for 1 hour or until topping is golden brown and the apples are fork tender.
- Finally, remove from oven. Serve warm immediately or chill until needed.
Notes
- Use rolled oats instead of quick or instant oats for better topping texture.
- Mix cold butter into the topping with your fingers or a fork to form crumbs.
- Choose a variety of apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp to balance tartness and sweetness.
- Slice apples into 1/4 inch or thinner pieces for even baking.
- If topping browns before apples are tender, cover with foil and continue baking.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 131IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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