Vegan Apple Crisp
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This apple crisp is the simplest dessert you’ll make this fall!

Fruit crisps and I are outdated buddies. They’re one of many quickest, best desserts to throw collectively earlier than dinner—this vegan apple crisp topping takes lower than 5 minutes to prep!—and so they bake within the good period of time to serve sizzling out of the oven if you find yourself prepared for dessert.
Within the spirit of full disclosure, I didn’t got down to make this a vegan apple crisp or a gluten-free apple crisp, or actually something apart from ridiculously yummy.
As fall fortune would have it, nevertheless, it seems that this apple crisp recipe, my absolute favourite fruit crisp thus far, occurs to be the entire above, and it’s wholesome too! (If you happen to desire slightly butter in your apple crisp as an alternative, strive my Crock Pot Apple Crisp.)
5 Star Evaluate
“Completely scrumptious! Positively my new favourite dessert. The coconut and dried cranberry pair splendidly with the apple!”
— Allison —

Key Substances
You’ll discover the total record of substances within the recipe card under, however listed below are some notes to bear in mind.
For the Apple Filling:
- Apples. I made this vegan apple crisp with a mix of my beloved Honeycrisp apples and Granny Smith, however any agency baking apple will do properly.
- Dried Cranberries. These are non-obligatory, however they add slightly pucker and a few chewy texture to the filling.
- Maple Syrup. Or honey should you’re not making this apple crisp for strict vegans.
- Cornstarch. For thickening the filling.
- Lemon. You’ll want each the zest and juice.
- Cozy Spices. Floor cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
For the Crisp Topping:
- Outdated-Long-established Rolled Oats. Use gluten-free oats should you want this vegan apple crisp to even be gluten-free. (Strive my Gluten-Free Apple Crisp or Blackberry Crisp for extra gluten-free choices.)
- Pecans or Walnuts. For fabulous crunch!
- Almond Meal. An ideal different to all-purpose flour as a result of it’s a bit richer and will get toasty within the oven.
- Shredded Coconut. Provides further addictive toastiness, not a coconut taste, so in case you are coconut antagonistic, worry not.
- Floor Cinnamon. You could possibly additionally use the mix of spices above, however I desire pure cinnamon goodness within the topping.
- Kosher Salt. Only a contact for stability.
- Coconut Oil. If you happen to don’t have it, you may swap in mild olive oil.
- Maple Syrup. Or, once more, honey should you’re not strictly vegan.

Learn how to Make Vegan Apple Crisp
- Prep the Apples. Peel, core, and minimize them into chunks.
- Make the Filling. Toss the apples, cranberries, maple syrup, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, and spices in a baking dish.
- Make the Topping. Stir collectively the oats, nuts, almond meal, coconut, cinnamon, and salt, then fold within the oil and syrup till the dry substances are moistened.
- Bake. Sprinkle the topping over the filling and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or till the filling is effervescent alongside the perimeters and the highest is golden brown. (If it appears to be like prefer it’s getting too brown, tent it on the 30-minute mark.
- Relaxation. Let your vegan apple crisp cool for five to 10 minutes, then scoop into bowls together with your favourite toppings and ENJOY!
What to Serve With Apple Crisp
Get your self a GOOD vegan vanilla ice cream and add a scoop to every heat serving of apple crisp. It melts and will get saucy and it’s simply perfection! Whipped cream (or whipped coconut cream) is fabulous too, or drizzle on some Vegan Caramel Sauce for slightly extra decadence.

Extra Fruit Crisp Recipes
- Strawberry Crisp
- Peach Crisp
- Sluggish Cooker Triple Berry Crisp
- Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
- Double Crust Cherry Crisp

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Substances
For the Apple Filling:
- 4-5 giant crisp apples (about 2 kilos; I like a mixture of candy and tart, corresponding to Honeycrisp and Granny Smith)
- ½ cup reduced-sugar dried cranberries non-obligatory
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey if the crisp doesn’t should be vegan
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons floor cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon floor ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg it’s a tremendous taste improve to grate your personal nutmeg. I exploit this zester to do it.
For the Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup quaint rolled oats gluten free if wanted*
- ¾ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, untoasted
- ½ cup almond meal**
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut***
- ½ teaspoon floor cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup melted virgin coconut oil or very mild extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup or honey
Directions
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Place a rack within the heart of your oven, then preheat the oven to 350 levels F. Peel and core the apples, then minimize them into 1-inch chunks.
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Within the backside of a 9×9-inch baking dish or different 2-quart casserole dish, combine collectively the apples, cranberries, maple syrup, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Put aside.
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In a medium bowl, put together the topping: Stir collectively the oats, nuts, almond meal, coconut, cinnamon, and salt. Drizzle the oil and maple syrup excessive, then use a spatula to mix till the dry substances are evenly moistened. Sprinkle the topping over the filling.
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Bake the crisp for 45 to 50 minutes, or till the filling is effervescent and the highest is golden. Verify on the 30-minute mark—if the crisp begins browning too shortly, calmly tent it with foil, then proceed baking as directed. Let relaxation for five to 10 minutes. Serve heat, topped with vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt (dairy free if wanted).
Notes
- *I desire rolled oats over fast oats as a result of they’ve a greater, crunchier texture. Fast oats will result in a mushier topping.
- **To make your personal almond meal, pulse complete, uncooked almonds within the meals processor till they type superb crumbs. Don’t overprocess or you’ll have almond butter as an alternative.
- *** I desire unsweetened coconut on this recipe to maintain it naturally candy, however the recipe will even work with sweetened flaked coconut (additionally known as baker’s coconut).
- Retailer leftovers within the fridge for as much as 4Â days or freeze for as much as 2 months.
- The crisp could be prepped up till the purpose the place it goes into the oven 1 day forward. Cowl tightly and retailer within the fridge. When able to bake, let stand at room temperature half-hour, uncover, then bake as directed.