Delicious Cinnamon Apple Crisp

When the crisp air of fall starts to roll in, so do my cravings for this mouthwatering Delicious Cinnamon Apple Crisp. It’s the perfect dessert for those cozy autumn nights, and trust me—one bite will have you hooked. Plus, the best part? It’s prepped and in the oven in just 30 minutes!

This delightful dessert comes together with just 8 ingredients for the base and 5 for the topping. It’s a healthy, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free treat that doesn’t skimp on flavor. The addition of fresh thyme adds a subtle savory twist that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the apples.

For the best results, always choose crisp apples—they hold their shape and don’t turn mushy. We also use sugar-free apple juice, rich maple syrup, and a sprinkle of fresh thyme to elevate this classic dish to new heights.

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There’s nothing quite like the satisfying crunch of a good oat topping. We’ve opted for old-fashioned rolled oats, mixed with almond flour, sliced almonds, honey (local if you can get it!), and unsalted butter.

If you’ve got almonds but no almond flour, don’t worry! You can easily make your own. Just pop about 1/4 cup of almonds at a time into a food processor, and pulse until you reach a flour-like consistency. Be sure to sift it, and if there are any larger pieces left, toss them back in the processor until you’ve got the perfect amount of almond flour.

This recipe comes together quickly. Once your apples are sliced and arranged evenly, it’s time to layer on that delicious oat topping. Into the oven it goes, and in no time, your kitchen will be filled with the irresistible aroma of baked apples and cinnamon. Let it cool on a rack, but good luck waiting for that first scrumptious bite!

Here’s the real treat: top your warm Cinnamon Apple Crisp with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. It’s a match made in dessert heaven. If you’re feeling fancy, a dollop of freshly whipped cream will do the trick too. Either way, you’re in for a seriously delicious experience.

This dessert pairs beautifully with our Maple Cinnamon Whipped Cream Topping—an indulgent twist you won’t want to miss!

For the Apple Filling:

• large apples, cored, peeled, and sliced
• fresh lemon juice
• real maple syrup
• sugar-free apple juice
• ground cinnamon
• ground allspice
• fresh thyme leaves
• salt

• old-fashioned rolled oats
• almond flour
• sliced almonds
• honey
• unsalted butter, melted

• Vanilla bean ice cream
• Freshly whipped cream

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Cinnamon Apple Crisp

Delicious Baked Cinnamon Apple Crisp

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Ingredients

  

• 6 large Apples, cored, peeled, and sliced
• 1 Tbsp Lemon juice, fresh is best
• 1/3 cup real maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp 100% apple juice, sugar free is best
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Topping Ingredients:
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/3 cup almond flour
• 1/3 cup almonds, sliced
• 1/3 cup honey
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• Optional: Serve with
• Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
• Freshly whipped cream

Instructions

 

• Place top oven rack in its 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.
• Serve warm with some vanilla bean iced cream or freshly whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!

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