Description
A wholesome and nutritious apple crisp that perfectly balances tender, spiced Honeycrisp apples with a crunchy, buttery oat and pecan topping. Sweetened with pure maple syrup and utilizing whole wheat pastry flour, this dessert is a satisfying, fiber-rich treat that fits perfectly into a health-conscious lifestyle. It is easy to prepare and provides rustic, professional flavors without the need for refined sugar or complex baking techniques.
Ingredients
1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup raw chopped pecans
1 1/4 tsp cinnamon, divided
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
5–6 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 pinch nutmeg
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, salt, and pecans.
Add the cubed cold butter to the dry ingredients and squeeze with your hands until the texture resembles coarse, wet sand.
Refrigerate the topping mixture to keep the butter firm.
In a second bowl, toss the sliced apples with maple syrup, 1 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
Allow the apple mixture to marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir 1/3 cup of the chilled topping into the apple mixture, then transfer the fruit to a baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining topping evenly over the apples.
Bake for 50 minutes until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use gluten-free oat flour as a substitute for whole wheat flour if desired. Ensure oats are certified gluten-free if catering to dietary restrictions. For a dairy-free version, use high-quality vegan butter sticks. Walnuts can be used as a direct substitute for pecans.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg