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Apple Season is in full swing and I wanted to share one of our family’s new favorite apple recipes!
This Grain-free Apple Crisp (which also happens to be free of refined sugars as well) is the perfect Autumn dessert and also makes a pretty tasty breakfast as well.
In an attempt to let the natural flavors of the apple shine, I cut way back on any added sweeteners (in this case honey) and chose big fat, sweet, tart Honey Crisp apples.
As for the topping, a combination of nuts, shredded coconut, honey, and pastured butter is all it takes to create a grain-free version of the original.
As for the flavor? I would call this one insanely delicious! But I double dare you to find out for yourself.
HELPFUL KITCHEN TOOLS
4-Cup Food Processor
8×8 Ceramic Baking Dish
Orange/Lemon Juicer
Glass Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 5 large apples; cored and sliced into 1/4 inch pieces and then cut in half again see video for demo
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 cup pecans halves
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3 tbsp. melted butter preferably grass-fed or pastured
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 (be sure the rack is in the middle of the oven) and coat a 88 baking dish with cooking spray or butter and set aside.
- Place almonds, pecans, coconut, salt, butter, and honey on a food processor that holds a minimum of 4 cups.
- Pulse the mixture until it starts to come together into a loose ball (see video). Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, cinnamon and lemon and gently toss until all of the apples are lightly coated in the lemon and cinnamon.
- Transfer apples into the greased baking dish and gently spread them out so they are even in the dish.
- Drop the nut and coconut topping over the top of the apples, using your fingers to distribute it evenly.
- Pop in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is toasty brown and the apples are tender. Cool and enjoy!
Patricia says
Hi Dani: Thank you for the apple crisp recipe. I like the oats in crisps a lot but I am willing to give this a try. Why did you list butter as three teaspoons instead of one tablespoon? I might slip and put in THREE TABLESPOONS by mistake or just because I love what butter does to a crisp.
I have two apples left. I might try my hand at paring down the amounts and see what happens.
Thanks again for this recipe.
Patricia
Dani says
That was a typo!! It is actually 3tbsp. of butter!! #sorry
Patricia says
Hi Dani – I’m back! Just as you said, the kitchen smells heavenly. I used two large apples and I halved the ingredients for the crisp. I liked it a lot more than I thought I would. It was beautiful to look at, smelled great, and it was perfect sweetness for me too. I used about two teaspoons of butter for the crisp so it was just a little richness that melted with the honey and the apple juices. A great fall treat. Thanks again!
Dani says
Hi Patricia! Good to know you can cur back on the butter even more. As I mentioned in my last comment, I used 3 tbsp. of butter in my recipe. Either way, I’m so glad you enjoyed this one.
Patricia says
Oh well. That’s funny. I thought that was a little too tiny of an amount of butter but it turned out just great!
What’s next? I’m going to live with no wheat and no dairy for a while and see how I feel. Good news is I will still be able to have apple crisp!
Dani says
Thank you, Patricia! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!!
marge201 says
Great recipe. What can I substitute for shredded coconut? Oatmeal? i don’t love coconut. I use coconut oil all the time but never liked coconut. I’m bringing chocolate zucchini snack cake for Rosh Hoshana by popular demand but I’m going to try this.
Dani says
I bet oats would work just fine! You might want to a dd an extra tablespoon or two of honey, because the coconut does add a little sweetness as well.
OR – maybe try half oats half, dried fruit – like prunes. Just an idea!
I’d love to hear how it turns out!
Sharlene says
This is the most delicious dessert ever, and I feel good after I have eaten it. Thank you for including the info about the correct type of butter – awesome!
Dani says
Yay!! So glad you are enjoying it. It’s a favorite in our house too.
Arbo says
Made this tonight and loved it! Enjoyed the nutty flavor with the apples. Would it work to add 1/2 cup of oatmeal also?
Dani says
So glad you liked it Arbo. I bet adding oats would be delicious.
Bobbi says
Made this tonight but I added oats and cut back on the nuts. It came out awesome, I love the use of nuts in baking, I have to sneak them in just like veggies ! Love your recipes and videos!
Dani says
So glad you enjoyed it Bobbi and I love how you made it your own 🙂