Gluten-free Apple Crisp – Making Thyme for Health

Gluten-free Apple Crisp- Made with complete grain oats and almond flour, this dairy-free apple crisp is the right autumn deal with. (vegan)

I’ve to offer main props to all of the folks on the market who make their apple pies from scratch as a result of that takes dedication. Dedication that I personally lack. An apple crisp, nonetheless, I can get down with.

The topping comes collectively in a single bowl, takes just like the worlds greatest granola and occurs to pair superbly with tender baked apples and melty vanilla ice cream. Be nonetheless, my coronary heart.

Vegan and Gluten-free Apple Crisp Elements

• Apples– technically any form of apples will work however I discover granny smith and honeycrisp style the perfect and maintain their form nicely after baking. When you’re not into apple skins, be at liberty to peel them earlier than chopping. In any other case, it isn’t required.
• Pure Maple Syrup– That is my go-to sweetener as a result of it’s filled with antioxidants, tastes good and I at all times have it readily available. That mentioned, you’ll be able to simply exchange it with honey or agave nectar, if desired.
• Water or Apple Juice– Including a number of tablespoons of liquid to the apples helps them bake quicker and launch their juices. Apple juice is extra flavorful however water will do the job for those who don’t have apple juice.
• Coconut Oil– Melted coconut oil helps lock in moisture because the apples bake (along with maintaining them lined) to make sure that they don’t dry out. It additionally supplies moisture within the crisp topping and retains it from burning.
• Lemon Juice– Only a little bit of lemon juice prevents the apples from turning brown.
• Vanilla Extract– All the time a should in my baking guide.
• Rolled Oats– Conventional rolled oats present a pleasant chewy texture to the crisp topping so I like to recommend sticking with that selection.
• Oat Flour– To maintain this crisp gluten-free, we’re utilizing a mix of oat flour and almond flour. I favor to purchase oat flour that has been skilled milled (because it has the best texture) however you’ll be able to simply make your personal utilizing a meals processor or blender. Simply measure out 1/2 cup rolled oats then mix to a nice crumb.
• Almond Flour– Almond flour is important for the dough-like texture that the crumble has previous to baking. It supplies moisture and taste whereas stopping the dreaded gumminess that comes from utilizing oat flour by itself.
• Floor Cinnamon– As a result of what are baked apples with out cinnamon? In order for you extra spice you additionally add floor ginger and/or cloves.
• Coconut Sugar– Coconut sugar amps up the sweetness of the topping whereas additionally including a touch of caramel taste. Brown sugar would make the perfect substitute right here.
• Salt– A touch of salt offsets the sweetness in one of the best ways attainable.
• Pecans– Whereas technically non-obligatory, I like the feel and taste that chopped pecans add to the topping. You could possibly additionally use walnuts or almonds, or simply go away them out altogether.

Ideas for the Finest Apple Crisp

• Cube the apples evenly. You wish to ensure they’re chopped about the identical dimension for uniform cooking.
• Bake the apples first. As a result of I like my apples in chunks (quite than thinly sliced), they do take slightly longer to prepare dinner. Baking them for about 20 minutes with a chunk of aluminum foil or parchment paper wrapped over prime helps lock within the moisture in order that they prepare dinner quicker. They need to be tender when poked with a fork earlier than you add the topping.
• Baked uncovered when you add the topping. As soon as the apples are tender, you’ll add the topping then bake it once more (uncovered) in order that it will get good and golden with a crispy texture.

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