Baked Goods + Desserts
Maple Walnut Apple Crisp (Paleo + Vegan)
By Katie Stewart · October 7, 2022 · 2 min read
Maple Walnut Apple Crisp
Being my favourite holiday, I’ve created quite the collection of Thanksgiving recipes over the years (like my grain-free stuffing, green bean casserole or butternut squash soup). This year my Maple Walnut Apple Crisp will be gracing the dessert table alongside my pumpkin and pecan pies.
It’s sooooo yummy. I make it with local organic Honeycrisp apples I pick up from the farm stand and lots of warming spices. The “crisp” on top is a rich combination of almond flour, crushed walnuts and dark maple syrup. You and your Thanksgiving guests will absolutely love it!
An Apple a Day…
Before we get to the recipe, let’s go through why apples truly are one of nature’s superfoods. High in antioxidants, apples contain lots of phenolic compounds. Not only do apples fight free radicals that promote disease, aging and acne – they also help to reduce inflammation in the body.
Apples are a great source of fibre with over four grams in a piece. More specifically, they contain a fibre called pectin. A soluble fibre, pectin binds to fatty substances (including toxins) in the digestive tract and helps ensure elimination via your poop. And as I explain in this blog, healthy poops are critical for clearing up acne.
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 6 large honey crisp apples; peeled cored and cut in 1” chunks
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ginger
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
For the topping:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup crushed walnuts
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¼ cup coconut oil room temperature
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ginger
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 13” x 9” casserole dish with coconut oil. Set aside.
- Add all the ingredients for the filling to a large bowl. Gently mix until the apples are well coated.
- Pour apple mixture into the greased casserole dish.
- In the same bowl, add all the ingredients for the topping. Mix until crumbly.
- Crumble the topping over the apple mixture.
- Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.