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The Best Vegan Apple Crisp

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A warm, spiced vegan apple crisp with a caramelized filling and a nutty oat topping. Naturally sweetened, dairy-free, and gluten-free adaptable, it’s perfect for cozy evenings or holiday gatherings.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

8 medium-large apples (half tart like Granny Smith, half sweet like Honeycrisp)

1 lemon, juiced

2/3 cup coconut sugar

1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

3 tablespoons arrowroot starch or cornstarch

1/4 cup fresh apple juice or water

3/4 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (optional, or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)

1 pinch nutmeg (optional)

1 cup gluten-free rolled oats

1/2 cup almond meal

1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)

1/2 cup coconut sugar

1/2 cup muscovado sugar

1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup melted coconut oil or olive oil (or a mix of both)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
  2. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add lemon juice, coconut sugar, cinnamon, starch, apple juice, ginger, and nutmeg to the apples. Toss well to coat.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  5. Rinse and wipe out the mixing bowl. Add all topping ingredients and stir to combine. Use your fingers to break up any clumps.
  6. Spread the topping evenly over the apples.
  7. Bake uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, or until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
  8. Allow to rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  9. Serve warm with coconut whipped cream or vegan vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

  • Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor.
  • Substitute muscovado sugar with organic brown sugar if needed.
  • To keep topping crisp after storing, reheat in the oven.
  • Make ahead by preparing filling and topping separately and refrigerating.
  • Make it nut-free by omitting pecans and replacing almond meal with oat flour.
  • Make it oil-free by using applesauce instead of oil.

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