Vegan Apple Crisp

⭐️ Why You Should Try It

• The ultimate Fall dessert. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, or both, this apple crisp is the most comforting dessert to enjoy during Fall. The smell of warm apples infused with cinnamon fills the air with a cozy atmosphere!
• Loaded with gooey apples. As they bake, apples melt and become so tender and gooey! Paired with the crispy oat topping, you end up with a wonderful contrast of textures.
• Not overly sweet. Unlike many apple crisp recipes, this one is not loaded with sugar, allowing the apple flavor to truly stand out. You can obviously adjust the sweetness to your taste if you prefer sweeter desserts.
• Simple and quick to prepare. You will only 8 simple and easy-to-find ingredients and about 15 minutes of prep time.

📘 What is Apple Crisp

Apple crisp is a classic American dessert that first appeared around 1920. It is made with diced or sliced apples topped with a crispy crumble topping. It is then baked until the apples are tender and the topping crispy and golden brown.

Apple crisp is typically served during Fall and Winter, when apples are in season.

🍎 Ingredient Notes

Here are the ingredients that you will need to make this vegan apple crisp:

• Apples – Gala, Jazz, Honeycrisp, or Golden Delicious are a few of my favorites as they bcome tender without completely melting during baking. If you are more into tart apples, feel free to use Granny Smith.
• Sugar – To sweeten the apple filling. I thought it was sweet enough with two tablespoons of sugar for four apples. If you have a sweet tooth, double the sugar.

Then, for the crispy oatmeal topping, you will need the following:

• Flour – Use regular all-purpose flour. If you want to make this recipe gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
• Oats – Oats bring a nutty flavor to the topping. Any oat will work. You can use rolled oats for more crunch or quick oats for a finer texture.
• Butter – Use store-bought or homemade vegan butter. Make sure your butter is cold, do not use room temperature butter.
• Light brown sugar – To sweeten the topping and add crispiness. I do not recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the topping as it will affect the texture.
• Vanilla extract – Vanilla brings a natural sweetness and takes the apple crisp to another level, so do not omit it. You can use store-bought high-quality vanilla extract or homemade vanilla extract.
• Cinnamon – Just a hint of cinnamon helps elevate the apple flavor.

🥣 How to Make It

Prepare the crisp topping

1. Add the ingredients to a mixing bowl. Add the flour, oats, light brown sugar, diced butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to a mixing bowl.
2. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, work the butter into the dry ingredients until it forms a slightly crumbly mixture. It’s okay if the butter is not completely incorporated. Set aside.

Prepare the apple filling

1. Prepare the apples. Peel, core, and dice the apples into 1-inch cubes. Alternatively, you can slice them into thick slices.
2. Toss with sugar and cinnamon. Transfer the diced apples to a baking dish and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Toss to coat.
3. Top with the crisp topping. Sprinkle the oat topping on top of the apples and spread it into an even layer.
4. Bake. Finally, bake the apple crisp for 40-45 minutes or until the apples are tender and the topping crispy.

🍐 Variations

• Use a mix of pears and apples: Mix apples and pears for different textures.
• Add nuts: Want to add nuttiness to your apple crisp? Include chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts to the crisp topping!
• Add extra spices: Feel free to play with the spices. You can use apple spice, nutmeg, cardamom, or even incorporate freshly minced ginger for a zesty and spicy flavor!

🍨 What to Serve It With

This apple crisp tastes delicious on its own, served either warm or cold. You can elevate it by topping it with:

• A scoop of ice cream: Vanilla ice cream pairs particularly well with the apples.
• A dollop of coconut cream or vegan whipped cream.
• Crème anglaise: Pour some vegan vanilla custard sauce in a serving plate and arrange the apple crisp on top.
• A drizzle of caramel sauce or even maple syrup for extra sweetness!

💬 FAQ

This vegan apple crisp is a must-try Fall dessert! It’s not overly sweet, super simple to prepare, and full of warming flavors. We have been making it over and over again recently, and I hope you will love it as much as we do!

🍏 More Apple Recipes

French Apple Tart

Homemade Apple Liquor

Classic Apple Tarte Tatin

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Oatmeal

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