Description
This Healthy Apple Crisp recipe offers a deliciously warm and comforting dessert made with fresh apples, aromatic spices, and a crunchy oat and walnut topping. Sweetened naturally with honey and brown sugar, it’s a wholesome twist on a classic favorite, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in a nutritious way.
Ingredients
Apple Mixture
- 5-6 apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp honey
Topping
- 2/3 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter an 8’’x8’’ baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Apples: Core the apples and slice them thinly for even cooking.
- Toss Apple Mixture: In a large bowl, combine sliced apples with fresh lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Toss well to evenly coat the apples with the spices and cornstarch.
- Mix Topping Ingredients: In a separate bowl, add rolled oats, almond flour, chopped walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cold butter.
- Create Crumble Texture: Use a fork to mix the topping ingredients until you get a lumpy, granola-like texture. Add a little more butter if the mixture seems too dry.
- Assemble Crisp: Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons of honey evenly over the apples.
- Add Topping: Spread the oat and walnut topping over the apples, pressing gently to cover all the fruit.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the apple filling is bubbling around the edges and the topping is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the crisp cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of cream or ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Choose tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweetness.
- Use cold butter to achieve a crumblier topping texture.
- Honey adds natural sweetness, but you can adjust or omit brown sugar as preferred.
- Allow the crisp to cool slightly to thicken the filling for easier serving.
- For extra crunch, toast the walnuts lightly before mixing.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent touch.
