Apple Crisp Without Oats

Ingredients

• 4 large apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (*see notes))
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar (or organic cane sugar)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (or flour of choice)
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch of nutmeg, salt, and cardamom ((optional))
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/8 cup water
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (I used gluten-free (*see notes))
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or organic cane sugar)
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup coconut oil (or vegan butter, softened (almost melted))
• Chopped nuts (of choice (optional, see notes))

Instructions

1. 1

   Watch the video in the post for easy visual instructions.

2. 2

   --- Topping: ---

3. 3

   In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir with a spoon or a whisk. Then add the softened coconut oil or vegan butter. Using a spoon or your fingertips, rub the oil/butter into the dry mixture, until small crumbles form. Add more flour if the mixture is too wet. Place the bowl into the fridge, while you prepare the apple filling.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and grease an 8x11 inch (20x28 cm) baking dish (or similar size) with vegan butter or oil.

5. 5

   --- Filling: ---

6. 6

   Peel, core, and slice the apples. Transfer the apples to the prepared baking dish, set aside.

7. 7

   In a small/medium bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch (or flour of choice), cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cardamom (if using). Stir with a spoon or a whisk. Also add maple syrup, water, lemon juice, and vanilla extract and stir again.

8. 8

   Pour the mixture over the sliced apples and stir to coat them evenly, then spread into an even layer.

9. 9

   Remove the streusel mixture from the refrigerator and sprinkle it over the apples. You can also add finely chopped nuts of choice (optional).

10. 10

    Bake in the oven until the streusel topping is golden brown and the apples are fork-tender, about 40-45 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before you serve the apple crisp. Enjoy with dairy-free vanilla ice cream, vanilla sauce, or caramel sauce.