Heart-Healthy Apple Crisp -

Heart-Healthy Apple Crisp

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy apple crisp

Servings: Servings

Calories: 347kcal

Author: Mary Krick

8 apples peeled and sliced (I have also made this with 1/2 pears)
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/8 cloves
2 - 2 1/2 Tbsp corn starch ~ substitute arrowroot or tapioca for corn-free diets
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
Topping
4 1/2 tbsp nut butter; I used sunflower seed butter. Almond cashew, and hazelnut are ideas too.
6 Tbls pure maple syrup
3 Tbls applesauce I use unsweetened
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/4 cups gluten-free old-fashioned oats regular if gluten-free is not needed
*optional 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 400. Prepare a 9"x 9 " baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, add sliced apples.
Sprinkle vanilla extract over sliced apples.
In a small dish, mix spices and corn starch. Add mixture to sliced apples mixing well to coat.
Pour pure maple syrup over the apples and mix well. Pour into pan.
Push down a little if there won't be room for the topping; don't worry...it will cook down.
*Note: Optional tip. I like to pre-cook my filling for about 3-5 minutes in the large mixing bowl before placing it into the baking pan. This always ensures the apples are fully cooked.
Topping
Add nut butter, pure maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla in a small mixing bowl. Mix well.
Add oats, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
Spread this mixture over the apples.
Bake for 25 minutes at 400 degrees. Set oven temperature to 350 and continue to bake for another 30 minutes. Cover with foil for the last 10 minutes to prevent over-browning.