Baked Apple Cinnamon Crumble
A cozy, plant-based dessert with tender baked apples and a crunchy oat topping.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking dish (8x8 or similar)
- Oven
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
- 🧂 Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
Prepare the Apple Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, toss sliced apples with maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cornstarch.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish.
Make the Oat Crumble:
- In a separate bowl, combine oats, almond flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and sea salt.
- Mix until the topping is crumbly and evenly coated.
Assemble & Bake:
- Sprinkle the oat crumble topping over the apples.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the crumble is golden and crispy.
Serve & Enjoy:
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- 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.