Dare I say that is the very best oil-free vegan apple crisp? I dare! In case you are searching for a comfortable, comforting dessert that feels indulgent however is definitely made with healthful components, you’ll love this oil-free apple crisp.
This recipe comes from Dreena’s Variety Kitchen, and on this e-book, I name it Charming Apple Crisp, as a result of that’s it’s! Charmingly easy and scrumptious.
The recipe is is totally oil-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free, but it manages to be richer and extra satisfying than a standard butter-heavy crumble.
The truth is, I’ll exit on a limb: that is even higher than apple pie!
Once I was growing this recipe, my testers completely raved about it. My family was really disenchanted after I completed the testing part as a result of they didn’t need the fixed provide of this crisp to finish! It’s the proper stability of tender, spiced apples and a crunchy, buttery-tasting oat topping.
Why You’ll Love This Oil-Free Vegan Apple Crisp
- Complete Meals Components: As a substitute of processed oils or vegan butter, we use coconut butter (or your can substitute uncooked cashew butter) for a wealthy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. I developed this recipe to be nut-free for individuals, as many oil-free vegan desserts use nut butters. However when you favor to not use coconut butter, then please substitute uncooked cashew butter (higher than roasted).
- Naturally Sweetened: Pure maple syrup and only a contact of coconut sugar are used for a deep, caramel-like sweetness.
- The Texture: The arrowroot powder creates a silky, “juicy” sauce for the apples that rivals any bakery filling.
- Dietary Pleasant: It’s naturally vegan, oil-free, and might simply be gluten-free when you use licensed GF oats and oat flour.
I hope you and your family members get pleasure from this oil-free vegan apple crisp as a lot as my recipe testers did, and as a lot as my household does! Please share the way you make it your personal within the feedback. x Dreena
Oil-Free Vegan Apple Crisp
I assure it will change into a favourite dessert for you. My testers raved about it, and my family was unhappy after I was completed with my testing for it. It’s higher than any butter or oil-based crisp—and even higher than apple pie!
Components
Fruit Combination
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or natural cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons recent lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon floor cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon floor nutmeg and/or floor cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 5 cups peeled cored, and thinly sliced apples
- 3-4 tablespoons raisins or dried cranberries non-obligatory
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut sugar
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Have prepared a 9-inch glass baking dish.
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For the topping, in a mixing bowl mix the coconut butter and maple syrup and stir nicely. Add the oats, coconut sugar, oat flour, and salt and blend till crumbly.
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For the fruit combination, in a big bowl, whisk collectively the maple syrup and arrowroot. Add the water, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and whisk once more. Stir within the sliced apples and raisins, if utilizing, and toss to coat.
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Sprinkle the coconut sugar within the backside of the baking dish. Distribute the apple filling within the baking dish, pouring the juices excessive. Add the crisp topping, distributing it evenly over the apples. Bake for 30–35 minutes, till the apples are tender, utilizing a pointy knife to pierce by the apples to check for doneness at half-hour. Take away from the oven and let cool just a little earlier than serving.
Notes
Serving Strategies: Serve topped with Dessert Cashew Cream (recipe in Dreena’s Variety Kitchen) or a dollop of non-dairy yogurt or non-dairy ice cream.
