Healthy Apple Crisp

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• For the apple layer:

  • 4 firm tart apples (about 1 ½ pounds), such as McIntosh, Granny Smith or Pink Lady

  • ½ Tbsp. grated orange zest

  • 1 tsp. grated lemon zest

  • 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 2 tsp. water

  • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon

  • ½ tsp. ground nutmeg

  • ½ tsp. vanilla extract

  • 1 pinch sea salt

  • ¼ cup maple syrup

  For the topping:

  • 1 cup almond flour

  • 1 cup whole rolled oats

  • ½ cup pecans, chopped

  • ⅓ cup maple syrup

  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

  • ½ cup coconut oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.

2. Peel the apples if desired. Slice the apples into thin (about 1/8-inch) slices.

3. Place the apples in a large mixing bowl, add the rest of the ingredients for the apple layer, and toss to cover all of the apple slices. Pour into baking dish. Put the apples—uncovered—in the preheated oven for 15 minutes while you make the topping.

4. To make the topping, combine all ingredients except the coconut oil and mix well until the mixture is in large crumbles. Add chunks of the coconut oil into the mixture; it should still resemble large crumbles. Carefully remove the apples from the oven, then sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the fruit, covering the fruit completely. Place the dish back in the oven.

5. Bake for 40-60 more minutes, until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbly. Serve warm.

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