Description
This easy Apple Crisp recipe combines tender baked apples with a crunchy, buttery topping for a warm and comforting dessert. Made with simple, natural ingredients including plant-based butter and a natural gelling agent, it offers a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy flavor with a satisfying texture. Ideal for sharing at any gathering or enjoying as a cozy treat for yourself.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 6 cups firm, tart apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 tbsp natural gelling agent
Crisp Topping
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (natural)
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, cold and cut into pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into even pieces for uniform cooking. In a large bowl, gently toss the sliced apples with brown sugar (natural), cinnamon (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), vanilla extract (natural), and the natural gelling agent. This creates a flavorful filling that will thicken nicely as it bakes.
- Make the crisp topping: In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar (natural), and cinnamon (natural). Cut the cold plant-based butter into the mixture using your fingertips or a pastry cutter until the texture resembles coarse crumbs. This will give you a golden, crumbly topping after baking.
- Assemble the crisp: Spread the prepared apple filling evenly in a baking dish. Sprinkle the oat topping generously over the apples, ensuring full coverage to trap moisture and create a crunchy layer.
- Bake the Apple Crisp: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the assembled crisp in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving to allow the juices to thicken.
Notes
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for a richer flavor profile.
- Do not overmix the topping; keep it coarse to maintain maximum crunch.
- Let the baked apple crisp rest for 10 minutes before serving to thicken the juices.
- For extra flavor, toast the oats lightly before mixing with other topping ingredients.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar (natural) to your preferred sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Apple Crisp, Vegan Dessert, Baked Apples, Plant-Based Butter, Comfort Food, Easy Dessert