The Best Vegan Apple Crisp
Ingredients
- 8 medium-large apples
half sweet // organic when possible), half tart (like granny smith
- 1 lemon
juiced, 1 lemon yields ~ 2 Tbsp or 30 ml
- 2/3 cup coconut sugar
or sub organic cane sugar
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 Tbsp arrowroot starch or cornstarch
for thickening
- 1/4 cup fresh apple juice
or water
- 3/4 tsp fresh grated ginger
optional // or sub 1/2 tsp ground ginger per 3/4 tsp fresh
- 1 pinch nutmeg
optional
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour*
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
or sub organic cane sugar
- 1/2 cup muscovado sugar
or sub organic brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pecans
roughly chopped
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
or mix the two 1/2, 1/2
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C).
- 2
Peel apples, quarter, remove cores, and use a paring knife to thinly slice lengthwise (see photo).
- 3
Add to a large mixing bowl and top with remaining filling ingredients. Toss to combine. Add to a 9×13-inch (or similar size) baking dish (adjust pan size if altering number of servings).
- 4
Rinse and wipe out your mixing bowl and add all topping ingredients. Stir to combine, then use fingers to break down any clumps of sugar. Pour over apples in an even layer.
- 5
Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour (uncovered) or until the filling is bubbly, the apples are very fork tender (especially in the center of the dish), and the topping is deep golden brown.
- 6
Let rest at least 30 minutes before serving. This is delicious with coconut whipped cream or vanilla bean coconut ice cream.
- 7
Best when fresh, though leftovers keep covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month. Reheat in the microwave or in a 350-degree F (176 C) oven until warmed through.
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About this Recipe
Craving a cozy, comforting dessert that’s both wholesome and utterly delicious? This recipe for The Best Vegan Apple Crisp delivers tender, caramelized apples beneath a spectacularly crispy pecan-oat topping, making it the ultimate fall dessert perfection.
What makes this vegan apple crisp truly shine is its thoughtful balance. It’s naturally sweetened, highlighting the fruit's inherent flavor, and ingeniously crafted in just one bowl for minimal fuss. The combination of tart and sweet apples creates a dynamic flavor profile, ensuring every bite is complex and satisfying.
Prepare for a truly delightful experience. You’ll be greeted by perfectly tender apples, their natural sweetness amplified and slightly caramelized, with hints of warm cinnamon and a bright lift from lemon. The optional fresh grated ginger and a pinch of nutmeg add an extra layer of aromatic depth. The topping, a robust mixture of gluten-free rolled oats, almond meal, flour, and crunchy pecans, bakes into a golden, irresistible crust that contrasts beautifully with the soft fruit underneath. This naturally vegan dish promises comfort and warmth in every spoonful.
Customization is simple with this versatile recipe. Feel free to swap the coconut sugar for organic cane sugar, or muscovado sugar for organic brown sugar in both the apple mixture and the topping. If fresh apple juice isn't on hand, water works just as well. For the topping's fat, use either coconut oil or olive oil, or a 50/50 blend of the two. And for an extra kick, remember that the fresh grated ginger is optional, as is the nutmeg.
Serve this warm, straight from the oven, for an unforgettable dessert experience. It’s perfect for cozy evening gatherings or as a show-stopping treat at holiday meals, perhaps with a scoop of your favorite vegan vanilla ice cream.