Sugar-Free Apple Crisp
This Sugar-Free Apple Crisp brings all the cozy comfort of a traditional dessert, without refined sugar. Naturally sweetened with apples and simple ingredients, it’s warm, wholesome, and perfect for fall gatherings or healthy indulgence.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- 9x9-inch Baking Dish
- Peeler and knife
- Oven
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 6 medium apples Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji, peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats gluten-free if needed
- 0.5 cup almond flour or whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp monk fruit or stevia optional, for extra sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel, core, and slice apples. Toss with lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, and cornstarch.
- Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish. Spread apple mixture evenly across the bottom.
- In a bowl, mix oats, almond flour, nuts, cinnamon, salt, applesauce, vanilla, and melted oil or butter. Stir until crumbly.
- Sprinkle topping over apples. Bake for 35 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with yogurt, whipped cream, or sugar-free ice cream.
Notes
This crisp is a cozy, rustic dessert rooted in traditional farmhouse baking—simple, hearty, and naturally sweet. Perfect for modern healthy eating without compromising flavor.