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Best Apple Crisp

Manila Spoon
Sweet, fruity with a hint of lemony tang and perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg this Apple Crisp is simply the best! Completely gluten-free, too.
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 large Granny Smith or other tart apples 5 if using smalled apples, peeled, cored and sliced or chopped into chunks
  • ⅓ cup Honey or your favorite sweetener
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed Lemon juice or juice of one small lemon plus its zest or juice of one small lemon plus its zest
  • 2 tsp ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground Nutmeg
  • 1 cup gluten-free old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup Almond meal or all purpose regular or gluten-free flour, (use regular flour if not into the gluten-free diet)
  • ½ cup sliced Almonds
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • 6 tbsp Butter, melted (salted or unsalted is fine)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C). In a bowl, mix together the apples, honey, lemon juice and zest, cinnamon and nutmeg. Transfer to a square baking dish (like a 9×9).
  • In the same bowl, mix together the oats, almond meal and sliced almonds, brown sugar and the melted butter.
  • Evenly sprinkle the oat mixture on top of the apples. Gently mix the topping with the apple filling, if desired. I do the latter as I want chunky rather than goeey apples.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and nicely browned on top and the apples have softened. Serve warm with a little pouring (heavy) cream or if feeling indulgent, your favorite vanilla ice cream! For me, the cream or ice cream should not be optional so just do it!!!

Notes

TIPS & TRICKS
How you like your apples cut is up to you. I fancy some crunch on the apples as I bite them (don't like mushy!) so I don't make them smaller than the chunks you see in the photos. Apple slices also retain much of their shape during baking so you end up with a nice-looking apple crisp.
If you're not on a gluten-free diet, simply use regular flour with the oatmeal. 

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 219mgFiber: 4gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 313IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
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