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September 29, 2014

Skillet Paleo Apple Crisp {Grain, Gluten, & Dairy Free}

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A quick and delicious skillet paleo apple crisp made without grains or dairy. Gluten-free, paleo & vegan friendly.

Skillet Paleo Apple Crisp {Grain, Gluten, & Dairy Free}Growing up, apple desserts were never my favorite. Probably because the only apple desserts I had ever eaten were the cold, greasy apple pies from the grocery store. I shudder at the thought.

Then, I met my husband and can you guess what his favorite dessert is?

Yep, apple pie.

Skillet Paleo Apple Crisp {Grain, Gluten, & Dairy Free}I mean, seriously?! Of all the desserts out there? We had to remedy this situation. I don’t mean remedy by trying to get him not to like apple desserts anymore. (Well, actually, I did try…It just didn’t work!) I needed to make an apple dessert that we both enjoyed. Over the years I have tried so many delicious apple recipes and have actually come to really like apple desserts! One of my favorite apple desserts to make is an apple crisp, mostly because it’s like an apple pie, but much easier (and I like easy!)

The type of apples you use are important too. Certain apples like granny smith, golden delicious, honeycrisp, or gala, are often used for baking, not only for their taste, but texture as well. Some varieties, like red delicious, become too mushy and flavorless after baking and therefore would not be a good choice. I tried the recipe first with granny smith apples, the second time I used gala. Both are good, however, granny smith are more tart, less sweet. Gala has a good flavor with a bit of sweetness. It all boils down to preference and whether you like your apple desserts more or less sweet.  

Skillet Paleo Apple Crisp {Grain, Gluten, & Dairy Free}
Skillet Paleo Apple Crisp {Grain, Gluten, & Dairy Free}
Skillet Paleo Apple Crisp {Grain, Gluten, & Dairy Free}I used to make our apple crisps with loads of butter, brown sugar, flour, etc. I’ve been experimenting recently and realized that you can have an apple dessert that is just as delicious using healthier ingredients. I even went as far as trying to make it all grain-free (I usually use oats in the crumble.) And again, still delicious!  

Skillet Paleo Apple Crisp {Grain, Gluten, & Dairy Free}
Skillet Paleo Apple Crisp {Grain, Gluten, & Dairy Free}The crumble is a trio of nuts: almonds, walnuts, and coconut. You really could use any nut here in equal amounts. Instead of brown sugar and butter, I used coconut sugar and coconut oil. Coconut sugar is a good brown sugar substitute because it sweetens but doesn’t cause your blood sugar to spike like regular table sugar. It also has naturally occurring nutrients and antioxidants.

Coconut oil is another ingredient which I try and substitute for other fats in recipes. This oil is a heart-healthy fat with anti-bacterial properties. I use it for everything; cooking, baking, and on my skin and hair too. It has so many uses and is one of the main staples in our house. 

Skillet Paleo Apple Crisp {Grain, Gluten, & Dairy Free}Cooking the apples first on the stove tenderizes them before they go into the oven. The time in the oven is really just to brown the crumble. This cuts the baking time in half..

Which means you get to eat it faster…

Trust me, with a dessert this scrumptious getting to eat it faster is a good thing!  

Skillet Paleo Apple Crisp {Grain, Gluten, & Dairy Free}
Skillet Paleo Apple Crisp {Grain, Gluten, & Dairy Free}
Eat it plain or top each serving with a scoop of coconut ice cream and some extra cinnamon. Enjoy!

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Skillet Paleo Apple Crisp


  • Author: Joscelyn Abreu
  • Total Time: 45
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A quick and delicious apple crisp made without grains or dairy. Gluten-free, paleo & vegan friendly.


Ingredients

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For The Apple Mixture

  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
  • or dairy-free/grass-fed butter
  • 6 apples, (I used granny smith & gala apples) peeled and sliced thinly or chopped roughly.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup water, if needed

For The Crumble Topping

  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Coconut
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, solid not liquid

Instructions

To Make The Apple Mixture

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. In an oven-safe skillet, melt coconut oil/butter over medium-high heat. Add apple slices and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add 1/4 cup of water if mixture is dry. Continue to cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until apples are tender, but not mushy. Remove from heat while you make the crumble topping

To Make The Crumble Topping

  1. In a medium bowl, combine coconut, almonds, walnuts, and coconut sugar. Stir in the coconut oil until evenly distributed.

Putting It Together

  1. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples in the skillet. Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm.
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 30

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8

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  1. Gina Bacani says

    June 10, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    Wow, this is so simple and easy to make…and delicious also!

    Reply
  2. Kimberly/TheLittlePantation says

    September 29, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    This looks lovely, as usual. Great pictures and what a lovely recipe.
    P.S. I’m with your husband on this one: apple desserts rock! 🙂

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      September 29, 2014 at 10:39 pm

      Thank you very much, Kimberly! I agree, apple desserts do rock! Took me a while, but I came around;)

      Reply

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