Description
This Coconut Oil Apple Crisp is a delicious twist on the classic dessert, using coconut oil for a rich, buttery topping that’s both dairy-free and flavorful. Tender, cinnamon-spiced apples are baked under a crispy oat and brown sugar crust, making it a perfect comforting treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 4 cups fresh apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for preventing browning)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (half of the total)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (divided)
Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (remaining half)
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (remaining half)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the apple crisp.
- Prepare Apples: Wash, peel, core, and slice the apples. Toss them with half of the brown sugar and half of the cinnamon to evenly coat the fruit with flavor.
- Arrange Apples: Spread the apple mixture evenly in a greased 9×9-inch baking dish to create the base layer of the dessert.
- Mix Topping Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, remaining brown sugar, remaining cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well mixed.
- Add Coconut Oil: Pour in the melted coconut oil to the dry mixture and stir until the mixture forms a crumbly texture, perfect for a crisp topping.
- Assemble Crisp: Evenly spread the oat topping over the apples in the baking dish, pressing down lightly for even coverage.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let the apple crisp cool for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set slightly.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet and tangy flavor.
- Optional lemon juice helps prevent apples from browning during preparation.
- Coconut oil adds a subtle tropical flavor and keeps this dessert dairy-free.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing brown sugar according to taste.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
