Sugar Free Apple Crisp
This sugar-free apple crisp combines ease and reliability with a comforting, balanced flavor, featuring tender apples and a crunchy topping for a delicious dessert or breakfast option.
Ingredients
Crisp Topping
- ½ cup old fashioned oats for texture and chewiness
- ½ cup almond flour adds moisture and a nutty flavor
- ¼ cup brown sweetener provides sweetness and depth
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon for warmth and flavor
- ½ teaspoon baking powder helps with topping lightness
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold binds the crumble topping
- ½ teaspoon salt enhances overall flavors
Apple Mixture
- 2 medium apples, peeled and sliced main fruit component
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted adds richness
- 2 tablespoons almond flour further thickens the apple mixture
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice brightens the apple flavor
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk adds moisture
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract enhances sweetness and flavor
- ¼ cup brown sweetener additional layer of sweetness
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon for flavor depth
- ¼ teaspoon salt balances overall sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Step 2: Mix the topping ingredients together using a pastry cutter to incorporate the cold butter, or do this by hand until that lovely crumble texture forms.
- Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and almond flour, stirring gently to blend.
- Step 4: Add all remaining ingredients, except for the sliced apples, into the bowl. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Step 5: In a large bowl, add the sliced apples and pour the prepared mixture over them. Gently toss the apples to coat them evenly.
Baking
- Step 6: Grease a 9-inch pie dish and spread the coated apple mixture evenly into the dish.
- Step 7: Top the apple layer with the crumble topping, scattering it evenly.
- Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, watching for the topping to turn golden brown.
- Step 9: Once baked, allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Consider pairing apple crisp with a scoop of sugar-free ice cream or yogurt. For best results, use a mix of sweet and tart apples and ensure the butter for the topping is cold. Any leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.