Light Hearted Apple Crisp

Light Hearted Apple Crisp is naturally gluten-free and low-fat. For vegan and dairy-free, simply use Earth Balance or Country Crock Plant-Based Sticks instead of Smart Balance.

Top the crisp with some low-fat ice cream or whipped topping.  There is a wide range of dairy-free ice cream and whipped topping available, too.

I often use whatever apples are hanging around in the fridge, but ideally, blending a tart and a sweet apple provides the best balance of flavor.

This healthier apple crisp can be enjoyed just about any time of day:

• Breakfast
• Brunch
• Snack time
• Dessert

To Make This Light Hearted Apple Crisp You Will Need These Ingredients:

• Apples; Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady. Or combine one of these tart varieties with a sweet variety like Golden Delicious or Fuji
• Water
• Brown sugar
• Lemon juice
• Cinnamon
• Old-fashioned oats ~ certified gluten-free if needed
• Smart balance or a dairy-free light buttery spread substitute

This apple crisp is healthy enough to have for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.

Enjoy!

I sure hope you try some of my other fruit crisps, too! Rhuberrry is my personal favorite, Raspberries and Rhubarb.

Print Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Light Hearted Apple Crisp

Prep Time13 minutes mins

Cook Time40 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr

Course: Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy apple crisp

Servings: 5 Servings

Calories: 233kcal

Author: Mary Krick

Ingredients

• 8 cups Peeled and sliced apples; tart cooking type like Granny Smith or combine tart and sweet varieties
• 1/2 cup Water
• 3 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp and 1 tsp Lemon juice
• 2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 cup Gluten-free old-fashioned oats (regular if not gluten-free)
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Light buttery spread such as, Smart Balance Earth Balance, and Country Crock Plant-Based Sticks are excellent choices for a Vegan or dairy-free crisp.

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Combine the first 5 ingredients in a glass or Pyrex bowl, mix well. Precook in the microwave for about 8 minutes to soften apples.  Arrange the apple mixture in a 9-inch by 9-inch baking dish sprayed with Pam.
• Combine remaining ingredients and sprinkle over apples.
• Bake for 45-55 minutes. Checking after 45 minutes to see if the apples are tender.

Notes

Here is a tip: If you are like me and like very tender apples in your dessert. Turn off the oven and cover the apple crisp with foil; let it sit another 45 minutes in the turned-off oven. This will result in a softer crisp that is incredibly flavorful. Every apple is guaranteed to be tender, and it keeps the dessert nice and warm for serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg