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Sugar-Free Apple Crisp Recipe

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This Sugar-Free Apple Crisp is a wholesome dessert featuring tender Granny Smith apples baked with a cinnamon-spiced topping made from oats and natural sweeteners. It’s a healthier twist on the classic apple crisp, using sugar substitutes and offering options for low-carb adjustments, making it perfect for those seeking a comforting yet guilt-free treat.

Ingredients

Apple Filling

  • 6 Granny Smith green apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Topping

  • 1 cup rolled oats (see notes for low-carb substitute)
  • ¼ cup brown sweetener
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish using cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook the apple filling: Place a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced apples, cinnamon, vanilla, sweetener, and lemon juice to the pan. Stir occasionally and cook for 2-3 minutes until the apples soften slightly.
  3. Thicken the filling: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the apples in the pan, cooking for about 30 seconds to activate the thickening.
  4. Transfer filling to baking dish: Pour the thickened apple mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  5. Prepare the topping: In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, brown sweetener, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated.
  6. Assemble the crisp: Spread the oat topping evenly over the apple filling in the baking dish.
  7. Bake the crisp: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
  8. Cover to prevent over-browning and continue baking: Loosely cover the pan with foil to protect the topping from excessive browning, then bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
  9. Cool and serve: Remove the apple crisp from the oven and allow it to cool before serving to let the filling set properly.

Notes

  • Drizzle sliced apples with lemon juice immediately after slicing to prevent oxidation and browning.
  • For added texture and flavor, fold in nuts like walnuts or pecans with the oat topping before baking.
  • You can substitute the sweetener with regular sugar (same quantity), pure organic maple syrup (⅓ cup in filling and 3 tablespoons in topping), or honey (⅓ cup in filling and 4 tablespoons in topping).
  • For the fat component in the topping, melted coconut oil or olive oil can be used instead of butter (use the same amount).
  • To make a low-carb version, replace oats with monkfruit-sweetened low-carb granola and omit cornstarch; use ½ teaspoon xanthan gum mixed with 1 to 1½ teaspoons water as a thickener instead.

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