Simple Cinnamon Ginger Apple Crisp

This simple apple crisp recipe is made with cinnamon, crystalized ginger, and only takes only one bowl to make! A healthier and easy fall dessert to make again and again

{ Vegan, Gluten-Free} 

Serious question: Pie or crisp?

If you’re reading this post, I’m gunna take a shot in the dark that you’re team crisp, but I’m no psychic.

I’m one of those annoying pie eaters, that just eats the filling inside, and leaves a sad empty shell of crust behind. That’s why a crumbly, cinnamon-studded crisp topping is more my style. I don’t leave ANY of that behind.

Now sure, everyone knows the basic premise of a crisp. Add some fruit. Top with a 5:1 ratio of butter & sugar to oats. Bake & devour with a melty ice cream crown. But the oats pretty much make it a health food  amiright?!

But after experiencing the greatness of skillet granola at Blog Brulee, I was a changed woman. No oat would ever be the same from here to eternity.

Why I love this simple apple crisp recipe:

• It takes one bowl to make. I’m all about recipes that take my energy and dishwasher into consideration. This is one of the recipes I volunteer to wash the dishes on.
• It’s both vegan and gluten-free friendly. Not that I am either of those things, but I know some folks who are. Being able to share this straight out of the skillet with them is necessary.
• It’s actually healthy. This version has A LOT less sugary and uses minimal amount of added fats, so putting an extra large scoop of vanilla ice cream is encouraged.

More fall-inspired desserts:

One Bowl Healthy Apple Bread

Caramel Apple S’mores

Pumpkin Pie Stuffed Baked Apples

Simple Cinnamon Ginger Apple Crisp

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• Author: Sinful Nutrition
• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 30
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

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This simple apple crisp recipe is made with cinnamon, crystalized ginger, and only takes only one bowl to make! A healthier and easy fall dessert to make again and again!

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Ingredients

• Filling:
• 6 medium apples, cored and chopped
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Topping:
• 1/2 cup certified gluten-free oats, ground*
• 1/2 cup certified gluten-free rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, solid
• 1/3 cup candied ginger, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, combine chopped apples, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
3. Add filling ingredients to a cast iron skillet, and set aside.
4. In the same bowl, add ground and whole oats, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Add maple syrup and coconut oil.
6. Use fork or fingers to mix until topping mixture becomes crumbly.
7. Evenly pour topping over prepared filling.
8. Sprinkle in chopped ginger.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until topping in golden brown, and filling is bubbly.
10. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

*gluten-free flour can be used instead of ground oats.

• Category: Dessert
• Method: baking

Keywords: apple, ginger, cinnamon, dessert, fall, recipe, crisp

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