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This Baked Apple Cinnamon Crumble is the ultimate warm and cozy plant-based dessert, perfect for fall and winter! Tender, cinnamon-spiced baked apples are topped with a crispy, golden oat crumble, making every bite comforting and delicious. Serve it on its own or with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream for a treat the whole family will love.

🍏🍂 Dietary Notes: Vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and full of warm spices!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 🍏 Naturally sweet and packed with warm cinnamon flavor.
• 🌱 Vegan, gluten-free, and made with simple ingredients.
• ❄️ Perfect for fall, winter, or any cozy dessert craving.
• ⏱️ Easy to make—just mix, bake, and enjoy!

Baked Apple Cinnamon Crumble

A cozy, plant-based dessert with tender baked apples and a crunchy oat topping.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Apple Filling:

• 🍏 4 large apples sliced, any variety
• 🍯 3 tablespoons maple syrup or coconut sugar
• 🥄 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 🥄 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 🧂 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 🥄 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 🌽 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder

For the Oat Crumble Topping:

• 🌾 1 cup rolled oats gluten-free if needed
• 🌰 1/2 cup almond flour or crushed nuts walnuts or pecans
• 🍯 3 tablespoons maple syrup or coconut sugar
• 🥥 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• 🥄 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Baking dish (8×8 or similar)
• Oven

Method

 

Preheat the Oven:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.

Prepare the Apple Filling:

1. In a large mixing bowl, toss sliced apples with maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cornstarch.
2. Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish.

Make the Oat Crumble:

1. In a separate bowl, combine oats, almond flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and sea salt.
2. Mix until the topping is crumbly and evenly coated.

Assemble & Bake:

1. Sprinkle the oat crumble topping over the apples.
2. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the crumble is golden and crispy.

Serve & Enjoy:

1. Let cool slightly before serving.
2. Enjoy warm on its own or with dairy-free ice cream or coconut whipped cream!

Notes

• 🍏 Best Apples to Use: Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji work great for flavor and texture.
• 🥜 Nut-Free Option: Use oat flour instead of almond flour.
• ❄️ Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• 🍯 Extra Sweetness: Drizzle with extra maple syrup before serving.

This Baked Apple Cinnamon Crumble is cozy, warm, and full of fall flavors—the perfect healthy dessert for chilly nights!

Try it today and let us know how you like it! 🍏🍂✨