This healthy apple-cranberry crisp is easy to make and topped with a simple oat crumble. It’s vegan friendly, plus free of gluten and refined sugar.

I just love the aroma of a delicious treat baking in the oven. No candle in the world can mimic the smell of apples and spices melding together underneath a toasted oat and nut topping. Ahhh, it’s just. so. good. It’s also one of the reasons I look forward to fall baking. Not only does it make your house smell amazing, you also have something yummy to look forward to eating afterwards! Win-win!

Crisps and crumbles are a great fall dessert idea because they take so little effort in exchange for such a big reward. Most any fruit can be used too—apples, pears, peaches, berries, etc., although apples are our personal fave.

Since cranberries are finally in season, I like to throw some in with the filling. They add a nice tart contrast to the sweet apples. Feel free to use extra apples in place of the cranberries though, if you’d prefer.

The crumble topping is a simple blend of oats, almond flour, maple syrup, and coconut oil. If you use gluten-free oats, this dessert is totally free of gluten, dairy, eggs, and refined sugar too.

This dessert is wholesome and delicious and I hope you give it a try! Happy fall baking, y’all!

Healthy Apple-Cranberry Crisp

Author: Joscelyn Abreu
Total Time: 50 mins
Yield: 6–8 servings 1x

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This healthy apple-cranberry crisp is easy to make and topped with a simple oat crumble. It’s vegan friendly, plus free of gluten and refined sugar.

Ingredients

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Topping:

1 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)
1/2 cup blanched almond flour
1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped nuts pecans/walnuts
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons maple syrup or other sweetener of choice
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
1–2 teaspoons of water, only if needed

Filling:

4 cups apples, peeled, cored, and chopped or sliced (I used gala apples, but any good baking apple will work)
1 cup fresh cranberries (or an additional cup of apples)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 cup maple syrup or other sweetener of choice (use more or less to taste)
1/2 tablespoon corn starch mixed with 1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Topping:

Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a medium bowl, blend together oats, almond flour, chopped nuts, and salt. Pour in maple syrup, and coconut oil, stirring until well combined. If mixture is dry, stir in a little water. Set aside.

Filling:

Lightly grease an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan and set aside. In a large bowl, combine sliced/chopped apples, cinnamon, maple syrup, and cornstarch/water slurry. Pour into prepared baking dish and top with oat topping.
Place into preheated oven and bake 45–55 minutes, until apples are tender and crumble is golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving. Makes 6–8 servings.

Cook Time: 50 mins
Category: dessert, gluten free, vegan

Healthy Apple-Cranberry Crisp