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Lighter One-Bowl Apple Crisp with Oat Crumble: Easy Fall Dessert

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This lighter one-bowl apple crisp with oat crumble is a quick and easy fall dessert that uses simple ingredients and less butter than traditional recipes. It delivers a perfectly crunchy oat topping and tender, cinnamon-spiced apples with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium apples (about 600g or 1.3 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced into ¼-inch thick pieces
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch
  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
  • ½ cup (50g) almond flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (60ml) melted coconut oil
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Position the rack in the center.
  2. Peel, core, and slice 4 medium apples into ¼-inch thick pieces. Place them directly into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Drizzle the apples with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Sprinkle over 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Toss everything together until the apples are evenly coated. Set aside.
  4. In the same bowl, add 1 cup of rolled oats, ½ cup of almond flour, ¼ cup of packed brown sugar, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Pour in ¼ cup of melted coconut oil. Stir until the mixture looks like wet sand with some clumps. Do not overmix.
  5. Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with a little coconut oil or cooking spray. Pour the apple mixture into the dish and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle the oat crumble evenly over the top. Do not press it down.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling around the edges. If the topping browns too quickly, tent the dish with foil for the last 5 minutes.
  7. Let the crisp rest on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best texture, use a mix of sweet and tart apples like Honeycrisp and Granny Smith. Let the crisp rest for 10 minutes after baking to allow the juices to thicken. For extra crunch, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely. The crisp tastes even better the next day.

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Keywords: apple crisp, oat crumble, one-bowl, fall dessert, lighter, easy, gluten-free, vegan

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