Are you soaking in this beautiful fall season? Good, me too! Let’s make my famous apple crisp together.
Wait, even better… let’s make a healthy apple crisp with a crunchy cinnamon pecan oat topping. You down?
Look, I love apple crisp for a variety of reasons. It’s cozy, comforting, a little bit nostalgic and much easier to make than homemade apple pie. Plus who doesn’t love the texture component of the perfectly sweet, crunchy topping? It’s everything you could want in a dessert.
I originally made this healthier apple crisp years ago and haven’t looked back since. You’d never know it was a little better for you either! I’ve lightened it up just enough for you to enjoy and still feel like it’s something really special coming out of your oven. Warm apples and delicious maple pecan flavor — what more do you need?! Get the vanilla ice cream ready it’s time to dig in.
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What makes this apple crisp healthier?
Instead of using regular sugar like most apple crisp recipes call for, I used maple syrup in the filling. The recipe doesn’t call for much but when all is said and done, it ends up being the perfect amount of sweetness. We’re also adding a boost of whole grains thanks to whole wheat flour, and I’ve included simple ways to keep this recipe gluten free and dairy free (while still being delicious).
Ingredients in this healthy apple crisp recipe
If you’ve never made homemade apple crisp before, you are seriously in for a treat. It only requires a few staple ingredients & spices but the result is absolutely incredible. Here’s what you’ll need to make it:
- Flour: I like to use whole wheat pastry flour for the lovely boost of whole grains, but you can also use regular flour, gluten free oat flour, or almond flour. Options for everyone! If you use oat flour, feel free to make your own right at home, too.
- Oats: you’ll also need some rolled oats (gluten free if desired) for that crunchy topping.
- Brown sugar: we’re sweetening that delicious topping with some dark brown sugar. You can also use coconut sugar to keep the recipe refined sugar free.
- Pecans: hello, pecan oat topping! I love the flavor that crunchy pecans add to the topping.
- Spices: for the entire crisp you’ll just need some cinnamon, salt and a little nutmeg. Fall flavors, ILYSM.
- Butter: a little cold butter helps the topping hold that crumble texture. Feel free to use vegan butter or coconut oil to keep the apple crisp vegan & dairy free.
- Apples: I love using a mix of granny smith or honeycrisp but I’m sure it will work with whatever apples you have available.
- Secret ingredient: the filling also calls for a little bourbon, but you can swap that for vanilla if you’d like. Either way, this apple crisp is going to make your belly (and heart) very, very happy. Learn how to make your own vanilla extract here!
How to make the best healthy apple crisp
- Prep your pan. Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or a 9 inch skillet with cooking spray, an preheat you oven to 350 degrees F.
- Make the topping. You’ll then want to combine all of the ingredients for the crunchy oat topping. Pour in the butter (or coconut oil) and combine the mixture with your hands until nice crumbles form that resemble wet sand. Pop that in the fridge.
- Make the apple filling. Toss together the sliced apples, maple syrup, spices and bourbon and let the marinate in the bowl for a few minutes to soak up the flavors.
- Assemble the crisp. Add 1/3 of the topping to the bowl with the filling and toss it together. Place all of this into your prepared pan and sprinkle on the rest of the topping.
- Bake, cool & serve! Finally, bake the crisp on a baking sheet (in case the filling bubbles over) until golden brown. Let it cool and serve with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat!
Make it ahead of time
Yes, you can make this healthy apple crisp ahead of time! Simply prepare it as directed, cover your pan or skillet with foil, place it in the refrigerator and then bake it as directed before you’re ready to serve. Easy!
Store your leftovers
- In the fridge: store any leftover apple crisp in an airtight container in the fridge. Simply warm it up a bit in the microwave or enjoy cold straight from the fridge.
- In the freezer: yes, this healthy apple crisp is freezer-friendly! Assemble the apple crisp but do not bake it. Cover the crisp well with aluminum foil and transfer it to the freezer for up to 3 months. Bake the frozen apple crisp at 350 degrees for about an hour or until it’s golden and bubbly.
More crisps & crumbles to try
- Gluten Free Peach Crisp with Salted Coconut Milk Caramel
- Apple Pie Bars with Salted Peanut Butter Caramel
- Cinnamon Walnut Pear Crisp
- Almond Flour Blackberry Crisp for Two! (gluten free)
- Tart Cherry Pie Bars with Oatmeal Crumble (vegan + gluten free)
Get all of our delicious crisp & crumble recipes here!
I hope you all get a chance to make this healthy apple crisp recipe very soon because it’s truly one of my favorites! Put on a good playlist and bake your heart out. It’s easier to make than pie and when the time comes, would be a lovely addition to your Thanksgiving table. My favorite way to serve it is with vanilla bean ice cream because why not?!
If you make this healthy apple crisp, be sure to rate the recipe below and leave a comment below! And if you’d like you can tag #ambitiouskitchen on Instagram with a photo of your creation. xo!
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Healthy Apple Crisp
Ingredients
- For the topping:
- ⅓ cup (38g) whole wheat pastry flour (or regular flour or gluten free oat flour or almond flour)
- ½ cup (48g) old fashioned rolled oats, gluten free if desired
- ⅓ cup (71g) dark brown sugar (can also sub coconut sugar but brown sugar is best)
- ½ cup (56g) raw chopped pecans
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup (57g) cold butter or vegan buttery stick, cut into very small cubes (can also use coconut oil)
- For the crisp:
- 5-6 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and very thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup (104g) pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon bourbon (or pure vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease an 8x8 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- To make the topping: Combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and pecans in a large bowl until well-combined. Add in the pieces of butter and use your hands to squeeze and combine until the mixture becomes crumbly and resembles wet sand. (Alternatively, you can cut in the butter with a pastry cutter, or place all of the topping ingredients in a food processor and pulse until just blended. My favorite method is to use my hands, as I believe you get the best crumbly topping that way.)
- Once finished, place topping in the fridge and begin making the apple filling.
- To make the filling: Place apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and bourbon (or vanilla) in a large bowl and toss to combine. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Take 1/3 cup of the topping mixture and toss with the apple mixture. Place the apple mixture in prepared pan and sprinkle evenly with topping.
- Bake the crisp on a baking sheet (just in case the filling bubbles over!) for 45-55 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling. Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes on wire rack. Serve warm with your favorite vanilla ice cream. Makes 9 servings.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Recipe by: Monique Volz // Ambitious Kitchen | Photography by: Sarah Fennel // Broma Bakery
This post was originally published on September 16, 2018, republished on September 2, 2021, and republished on September 19th, 2022, and republished on October 17th, 2024.
I’m hurting too. Really rough week. But thank you for this amazing recipe, I can’t wait to make it! And thank you again for making it vegan-friendly! Big hugs.
I’m hurting too. Really rough week. But thank you for this amazing recipe, I can’t wait to make it! And thank you again for making it vegan-friendly! Big hugs.
Hugs!
New to site. Thanks for warm dessert. Hugs to all to wipe away our tears and fears❤️
Hugs!
New to site. Thanks for warm dessert. Hugs to all to wipe away our tears and fears❤️
Apple crisp is my most FAVORITE fall dessert.
Apple crisp is my most FAVORITE fall dessert.
Thank you for addressing the pain that so many people here feel. I’m Jewish, and I’ve spent a lot of time in Israel. I was so disappointed that so many American Jews–not by any means a majority, but something like 12% of American Jews–voted for Trump beause he made superficial campaign promises about defending Israel and taking an aggresssive stance toward Muslims. That sickens my heart, and this is going to be terrible for Israel, a place I know and love very much, as well.
I am curious if you still feel Trump made “superficial” promises to American Jews? I don’t ever recall a US President defending Israel the way Trump has. I don’t agree with all Trump does, but I feel there has never been a person to defend Israel and solidified its relationship with the US the way Trump has done.
Why are the “Political” comments on this recipe site?????
I’m wondering the same. Can we just stick to cooking here? And many assumptions that we all agree with these comments is weird. I’m a conservative-am I welcome here too or only those who are leftists need cook apple crisp? Geez. So odd.
Thank you for addressing the pain that so many people here feel. I’m Jewish, and I’ve spent a lot of time in Israel. I was so disappointed that so many American Jews–not by any means a majority, but something like 12% of American Jews–voted for Trump beause he made superficial campaign promises about defending Israel and taking an aggresssive stance toward Muslims. That sickens my heart, and this is going to be terrible for Israel, a place I know and love very much, as well.
YES to this apple crisp!!! So excited to give it a try for Thanksgiving!
Sounds yummy! I’m a tough old bird and I cried too…..so disappointed in the whole thing!
Sounds yummy! I’m a tough old bird and I cried too…..so disappointed in the whole thing!
This looking so amazing and yummy thanks for sharing
This looking so amazing and yummy thanks for sharing
I 100% can relate to your feelings on the election. I had somewhere I had to be be early Wednesday morning or I likely would have been in bed all day as well. I cried more times than I care to admit last week. It was just… hard. And even harder watching the effects it had on children in schools. Ugh, okay getting sad again! Anyways, this apple crisp looks amazing. I love that it can be a lightened up dish :- )
I 100% can relate to your feelings on the election. I had somewhere I had to be be early Wednesday morning or I likely would have been in bed all day as well. I cried more times than I care to admit last week. It was just… hard. And even harder watching the effects it had on children in schools. Ugh, okay getting sad again! Anyways, this apple crisp looks amazing. I love that it can be a lightened up dish :- )
Definitely one of my favorite fall desserts! And the fact that it is guilt-free is just an extra bonus!
Definitely one of my favorite fall desserts! And the fact that it is guilt-free is just an extra bonus!
Do you think it would be too strong of flavor if I did both vanilla extract and the bourbon?
Do you think it would be too strong of flavor if I did both vanilla extract and the bourbon?
I went ahead and used both bourbon and vanilla extract. This was delicious! Thanks for another amazing treat!
Hi! I’m curious – did you use one tablespoon of each or one and a half teaspoons of each?
I cried as well! Such a disheartening result ? I noticed the apples used are “Honeycrisp Granny Smith.” Aren’t those two different kinds of apples? Just wondering if may there was a typo or am I missing out on a new awesome hybrid apple?! Love your recipes? Haven’t made this one yet but it looks great! I fully plan to make it for Christmas ?
I’m going to make this tomorrow for Thanksgiving dessert. It looks so delicious! And I’m making your cranberry sauce too! I just ate Halo Top ice cream last week for the first time. I’m an ice cream-aholic and that stuff is amazing!!
I’m going to make this tomorrow for Thanksgiving dessert. It looks so delicious! And I’m making your cranberry sauce too! I just ate Halo Top ice cream last week for the first time. I’m an ice cream-aholic and that stuff is amazing!!
Love ANYTHING with warm delicious apples and crispy oat crumbles! And I know that the election was way past us, but truthfully, we just have to fight harder for what’s right. I truly believe that with positivity and support, love will triumph.
Love ANYTHING with warm delicious apples and crispy oat crumbles! And I know that the election was way past us, but truthfully, we just have to fight harder for what’s right. I truly believe that with positivity and support, love will triumph.
read the first couple of lines in your blog. I won’t be returning. If I want political commentaries regardless of which side they support, I’ll go to political blogs. I didn’t come to your blog for your political opinions. Just for recipes. Too bad.
Closing one’s mind is like asphyxiating it. It will shrink and you will too, to a smaller version of yourself. Embrace other opinions and stay open to understanding from where they come. Don’t miss out on something really good because you fear learning or being open to what is different than you. That’s so limiting.
How are you liking the 2020 election now? Trump not a great friend to Israel? Your ignorance is showing. Not asphyxiated or afraid just know how to use logic and reason. Stick to cooking and leave out the political pontificating. Might be a great recipe, but I’ll find another and I won’t be back. I’ll just move on with my “small” life. Wow, how patronizing!
Amen, what a bunch of crybabies.
I came to this page for recipes, if I had scrolled down before hand I would have went elsewhere. Don’t get me wrong I love to bake and learn new things, but all these election comments are actually pretty annoying. I wanted to see others comments on baking thos recipe not a bunch of ppl moaning and groaning over it elections. Tsk tsk.
Today is July 23rd and when I read your opening about your pain, I just knew I was going to make your apple crisp tomorrow. I’m not Jewish. I’m atheist. But the pain hit our house hard. It’s still here. Apples and your thoughts help. Thank you.
Apple crisp and a big emoji hug over to you! Hope you love this recipe and that it keeps helping <3
Made this to take for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Made it with GF flour and coconut sugar and it worked perfect.
Thanks for an awesome recipe!
So glad everyone enjoyed!
I can’t believe that you are making yet a recipe site political! Unreal
Hi Sarah! As this is my personal blog, I fill it with my own recipes, thoughts and feelings. Sometimes those feelings are associated with politics, and a lot of times they’re associated with a new recipe I just made.
I’m sad and crying for all of the defenseless babies that have been killed under the “abortion president” O’bama and that would be continued under clinton. Thank goodness Trump is in office and is doing what he can to defend life at conception.
I’m just finding this recipe days after the 2020 election was called. I’m sure none of you calling the Blogger (whose site YOU were visiting) are whining at all now. Riiiight? Anyway making this now through my dances of joy that Trump is soon to be gone.
I can’t believe that you are making yet a recipe site political! Unreal
Hi Sarah! As this is my personal blog, I fill it with my own recipes, thoughts and feelings. Sometimes those feelings are associated with politics, and a lot of times they’re associated with a new recipe I just made.
I’m sad and crying for all of the defenseless babies that have been killed under the “abortion president” O’bama and that would be continued under clinton. Thank goodness Trump is in office and is doing what he can to defend life at conception.
Yummy! Nice gluten free dessert to enjoy!
You bet!
Yummy! Nice gluten free dessert to enjoy!
You bet!
I think all of your recipes are delicious. So tired and healthy or
Original and sinful. It still hurts a year later as much if not more. There’re are not enough desserts to cope with it and I appreciated your opinions. It is YOUR blog!
Ahhh I love apple crisp so much, and if I’m not crazy, you’ve posted this recipe before right? I’m pretty sure I tried it and adored it, but I could be going crazy hehe. :p
Isn’t it the best?! Just updated the post a bit and created a new video 🙂 A little reminder to make it again!
Do you have any suggestions to replace the nuts in the recipe? We’re a nut free house due to allergies so I’m wondering if I should just leave them out or try some sort of replacement. Thank you!
I left out the pecans and it turned out great!
How about toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) and/or sunflower seeds?
You can just leave them out!
Apple crisp is my favorite fall dessert! 🙂
It’s the best! 🙂
I made this last night – the perfect way to celebrate the beginning of fall! Unfortunately I didn’t have pecans, so I had to make the topping without them, but will definitely use them next time. It still turned out delicious though! Thanks for the yummy and simple recipe!
Best fall treat! The filling is just as delicious (but you’ll love it with pecans too!)
Thank you SO much for sharing this recipe. I’m adding to my ‘all time fave’ list. Since I’m gluten + dairy free, I made it as suggested using GF oats, almond flour and DF Earth Balance butter. I modified it a bit by doubling the topping (YUM!) and cutting the sugar and maple syrup in half. I serve it with DF vanilla almond or cashew ice cream. It’s divine! (I’ve made it twice this week!)
Amazing! Glad those swaps worked out 🙂 Perfect treat all Fall!
Kelly, when you day that you cut the sugar and maple syrup in half, do you mean for the topping or the filling or both? I was thinking maybe you just use the singular amounts of the sugar and syrup but double the rest of the ingredients in the toppping, but wanted to clarify. I am always looking for a way to make just a little bit healthier but still keep the same effect.
I’ve never baked before but as apple crumble (as we call it in the UK) is my FAV dessertI thought I’d give this a go and I was not disappointed! I always feel so guilty after eating desserts but after this I just feel satisfied and amazed at how good it tastes!
So glad you found this one, Nikita! The perfect healthier treat 🙂
Really good! Just sweet enough and not too heavy!
Absolutely! Perfect fall dessert.
This is delicious! Even my husband, who is skeptical of “healthier” desserts, loved this. I subbed 1/2 the brown sugar for coconut sugar, and 1/2 the butter for coconut oil. I even used oat flour as well. Will definitely be making this again.
Amazing! I’m so glad 🙂
Really good! Just sweet enough and not too heavy!
Absolutely! Perfect fall dessert.
I was rushing and forgot to mix a 1:3 c of the crumble in with the apples. Baking right now, how it turns out. Smells delicious.
Hope you loved this one, Terri!
I was rushing and forgot to mix a 1:3 c of the crumble in with the apples. Baking right now, how it turns out. Smells delicious.
Hope you loved this one, Terri!
I made this once before and loved it so I’m making it again tonight for my brother in law’s visit. I guess I never noticed the political comments until now. Let’s see how open minded people really are :). I voted for President Trump because I felt our country needed a leader and I’ve been happy with his first 2 years. I have a feeling there are a lot of people ready to jump all over me, but your opinion is no better than mine, it’s just the left seems to think they can speak more openly about it. Conservatives usually don’t say anything…. I’m not the enemy, really!!! We all love Apple Crisp!!
How can you make this “ahead”? Seems of you make and then bake when ready for dessert that the apples will go brown? Is it better to make and then reheat?
Lisa, if you wanna make ahead and leave in the fridge to make later or the next day, you will want to do everything the same, but add about a tablespoon or 2 of lemon juice. Alternatively you can also sub the juice of an orange or actual orange juice the drink for the lemon. All have the acidity required to stop the apples from browning like crazy
How can you make this “ahead”? Seems of you make and then bake when ready for dessert that the apples will go brown? Is it better to make and then reheat?
Lisa, if you wanna make ahead and leave in the fridge to make later or the next day, you will want to do everything the same, but add about a tablespoon or 2 of lemon juice. Alternatively you can also sub the juice of an orange or actual orange juice the drink for the lemon. All have the acidity required to stop the apples from browning like crazy
This is my new favorite apple crisp recipe! I mixed bourbon with vanilla extract and used maple cream because I ran out of maple syrup. Loved it with vanilla bean ice cream. This is my new go-to. Thank you!
Amazing! So glad you enjoyed.
Hi Monique – I love your version of Apple Crisp, so I’ve included a link to it in my own Apple Crisp recipe in order to give my readers a healthier option. Such a beautiful website for them to experience too! Thanks so much, Judy
Great! Thanks so much for sharing it, Judy 🙂
My husband and I made this as the dessert for Thanksgiving dinner. We prepared the dish at our house and baked it at his parents so that it would be warm after dinner. It was better than I could have dreamed and so easy.
Amazing! So happy to hear that.
My husband and I made this as the dessert for Thanksgiving dinner. We prepared the dish at our house and baked it at his parents so that it would be warm after dinner. It was better than I could have dreamed and so easy.
Amazing! So happy to hear that.
I made it without modifications, it was incredible! Thank you for the recipe.
Perfect! You’re so welcome 🙂
I made it without modifications, it was incredible! Thank you for the recipe.
Perfect! You’re so welcome 🙂
Made the gluten free version since my boyfriend suffers from celiac disease. It turned out delicious! Will definitely be making this again soon! Thanks for the great recipe!
Made the gluten free version since my boyfriend suffers from celiac disease. It turned out delicious! Will definitely be making this again soon! Thanks for the great recipe!
My boyfriend and I made this delicious healthy crisp last night for my birthday desert. It was so delicious (minus the candle wax that melted into the apples because I couldn’t wait for it to cool) and very fun to make together. It also cut the prep time in half because he peeled and cut the apples while i made the topping.
We chose to use Braeburn apples because they were on sale at the grocery store, but they ended up being the perfect crisp apple. They pack a punch of tang and sweetness and they are both crisp and soft. With the addition of cinnamon and maple syrup (no vanilla or bourbon is required) they were so perfect; My boyfriend was enjoying eating the mixture raw. As we were prepping the apples, we added the juice of a fresh lemon wedge, using just a little acidity to keep the fruit from browning. We use 6 large apples, and it was a lot, filled all the way to the top edges of the pan, but it was the absolute perfect amount. I wouldn’t want any different. And it didn’t overflow when cooking, and there was still enough room for the topping so there was no concern when all said and done.
I decided to double the crisp topping. I still used an 8×8 pan but I felt like more topping was needed. I used coconut oil in the topping, instead of butter, and I was overjoyed with the outcome. My boyfriend isn’t a huge fan of coconut. We use it in brownies for oil, but sometimes the coconut flavor is too overpowering. But in this recipe, the flavor totally cooks out, and with the combo of other ingredients you are left with a crunchy topping packed with maply sweetness. I am very glad I found this crisp topping, it is on the healthier side, and I feel like it can be versatile for other fruits crisps.
We cooked for probably a total of an hour to an hour and 10 mins. At 45 mins we covered with tin foil because the crisp was crispy enough but the apples were still a little too firm for my liking. Then we let rest for 30 mins with the foil off.
When we cut into it and scooped it out, the apples left all there juices in the bottom of the pan. It was a lot of juice, and it looked funny, but it didn’t change the way the crisp tastes. It is perfect. The apples stand alone, with just a little over a teaspoon of cinnamon and some maple syrup and lemon juice. Eating it makes me feel like I am clean eating and I am so happy to add this desert to my go to recipes.
Love to hear that, Emily! So glad you both enjoyed.
AMAZING!!! made this already 2x, and the fam is obsessed! thank you Monique!
Love this recipe and telling all my friends and family about it❤️
So happy to hear that Kayla! One of my favorites for fall 🙂 I hope your friends & family love it!
Can I use coconut flour instead? If I can, do you know how much I should use. Thanks!!
I would not recommend coconut flour — however you could try almond flour or oat flour.
This is the absolute best apple crisp by far! My card group raved about it & my husband was really impressed!
So happy to hear that! One of my favorites for fall 🙂
I’m looking forward to making this! Many if your recipes are in heavy rotation. I can make your quinoa turkey stuffed peppers from memory now! I have a dumb question though – 5-6 medium apples; how much in weight would that be do you think? Your medium and my medium may vary :). Thanks!
So happy to hear that, Theresa! And not a dumb question at all — I think this should be about 2 pounds 🙂
Where are calorie counts? Looking for healthly and low cal. dessert. Healthy does not always me low cal.
Hi Darlene! The full nutrition facts are next to the recipe above 🙂
Just made this for a Sunday night family dessert and it was a huge hit! Definitely keeping this in my back pocket. Easy, tasty, and a crowd pleaser.
Amazing! Glad to hear that, Jessie.
Perfect for fall!!
Okay… Ambitious kitchen is basically the only “cookbook” I use. I recently got married and started meal planning for my husband and I. When I was just cooking for me, salads with little protein did the trick for a healthy meal. But for my husband, he needs a bit more which overwhelmed me. And then a friend recommended ambitious kitchen! I am on this site so often looking at all the recipes. I’ve made a lot of them and they always, always satisfy. Some of my favs are: black bean tacos, turkey chili, and banana choc chip muffins! The apple crisp is a new favorite. It’s honestly perfect and so healthy in comparison. Sometimes I substitute the brown sugar for coconut sugar is we are being a bit more on the healthy side. Regardless we LOVE this stuff! And we love this site :).
Love it!! So happy to hear that, Shae 🙂 I hope you keep finding new recipes here that you love – tons more delicious ones coming for fall/winter!
Are the pecans one half cup as it doesn’t say how much?
Yes, 1/2 cup. Updated – thanks for the catch!
Yummy! I used Granny Smith apples and left the peels on. I eliminated the nutmeg and used regular WW flour, because I didn’t have pastry flour. It was really good, but a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time I’ll reduce the sugar in the apples. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed! Yes, feel free to reduce the sugar a bit if you’d like.
OMG this is the BEST apple crisp I have ever had….. I put 1/4c ice cream with a serving (just out of the oven) which made it even better……instead of the cinnamon/nutmeg as directed I used a premade Apple Pie Spice from a local spice shop which contains cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and mace. I also used all Granny Smith apples.
The serving size is just right and if I play my cards right I may be able to have another serving as a night time snack.
Amazing! So happy you loved it. Always a great idea with a little ice cream 🙂
ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! Great way to reduce sugar!
The perfect treat! Glad you enjoyed!
This was easy and really good. I needed to use up some apples, so I used a variety and this turned out delicious. The advise on slicing the applies thin was good advise . It baked up nicely. I did add half again as much cinnamon as my family really like it. Will make again, for sure.
Perfect! So glad you enjoyed!
Really nice and easy recipe. Turned out great! Although, next time I would probably use about half the vanilla extract amount. It’s a little overpowering. I used walnuts instead of pecans. Highly recommend! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed! And feel free to cut down on the vanilla next time.
I also felt like the vanilla was too overpowering. Definitely going to cut down next time.
You could definitely cut it down 1-2 tsps next time! 🙂
DELICIOUS and SIMPLE! I made a few changes though. I added a squeeze of lemon wedge and handful of blueberries to the filling. After I let the filling set, I sprinkled a little cornstarch and mixed well. I also used a 9×13 pan, 45 minutes, broil for 2. I didn’t mix any of the topping in with the filling either. Thank you for posting this!!
Perfect! Glad those swaps worked out well!
Found the recipe to be very dry and not bubbly at all. However, taste was pretty good, just seems like it was missing an ingredient in the crisp.
My recommendation is to use a juicy apple such as a honeycrisp and to make sure they are fairly thinly sliced. This will help with the consistency. You can also let the apples sit in the maple syrup for a bit before making the crisp! Another option is to add 1/2 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar for a juicier crisp 🙂
This is an amazing recipe. I love the flavor! I used imitation vanilla because I was afraid to use bourbon (didn’t have real vanilla). I will try bourbon next time.
Perfect! Such a great treat.
Yum! Used stevia instead of brown sugar and added some molasses to the apple mixture (should’ve added to the topping in retrospect). Used oat flour and walnuts instead of pecans as I didn’t have those. Halved the recipe for just myself yum! So simple.
Can I use spelt flour instead of whole wheat?
Sure!
This nutty crisp was delicious! I made it using almond flour and vanilla variations. I will definitely make this again. I might try cutting back just a bit on the butter to see how much it changes the crispness, but this recipe is fantastic as-is!
Love it! So glad you enjoyed!
Excellent warm fall dessert! My 10 year old had a blast making this dessert with me and it was so good!
Absolutely! Glad you both enjoyed 🙂
I just made the applecrisp for desert tonight and it was awesome the sauce of brown sugar was really different. Will make this again for sure.
So happy to hear that!
This is delicious!! I didn’t peel the apples and I understand why this direction is in the recipe, but it isn’t imperative if you are short on time, and it will be absolutely delicious anyway. Smells amazing, wonderful with vanilla ice cream, and a new fall favorite!
The perfect fall treat! Glad you loved it 🙂
This is my first recipe of yours that I’ve made, and LOVE it. My husband and I have been gobbling it up every night. I take a dollop of Greek yogurt and he does a little vanilla ice cream. It’s SOOOO good. I could eat it for breakfast. I’ll def be trying more recipes 🙂
Delicious! I e made this multiple times and it never lasts long in my house. Soo good!
Amazing! I’m so glad!
Replacing sugars with other sugars does not make something healthy.
Why rate something you haven’t tried?! Replacing refined sugar with lower glycemic options is in fact healthier, especially if you are diabetic. Also the recipe uses pecans to reduce the amount of oat topping. Made this for my type 1 diabetic husband and he loved it 🙂
My husband said this is the best dessert I’ve ever made. Thats after 36 years of marriage!
So delicious!!!
Amazing! So happy to hear that 🙂
I have prepared several apple crisp in the past, and we tried this one and it’s our new favourite one at home! Perfect and delicious
Made this today with a couple substitutions to make use of whah I have in the pantry – used all purpose flour and quick oats instead of whole wheat flour and old-fashioned oats. Turned out yummy!
Does the sugar of 23g per serving listed in the nutrition table come from the apple crisp alone or also include the ice cream?
Perfect! So glad you enjoyed. Ice cream is not included in the nutrition 🙂
This was so delicious – I have always loved apple crisp but stayed away for fear of the sugar content and other ingredients that I’ve chosen to avoid. I did substitute almond flour for the wheat and also used coconut oil instead of butter but that did not hurt the outcome one bit!
THANK YOU for this welcome addition to my dessert options!
Perfect! So glad you found this one!
I decided to make this to go with my apple themed weekend after Apple picking. Easy to make as well as delicious. My company loved it as well. Great to pair with homemade apple cider and whiskey for dessert
Love it! Perfect fall dessert.
So delicious! I subbed with coconut oil and used about 1/2 cup because the topping was too dry with just 1/4 cup. Also didn’t have pecans on hand so used walnuts instead. It turned out great!
Perfect! So glad you enjoyed 🙂
I made this for my MIL’s 82nd birthday party. She really liked it. My son thought it wasn’t sweet enough but I thought the sweetness level was just right. I added more spice because I like a lot of cinnamon and Honeycrisp apples. I used almond flour, butter, honey instead of maple syrup and vanilla instead of Bourbon. I also topped it with homemade caramel.
Perfect! So glad you and your MIL enjoyed 🙂 maybe add a bit of sweetener for your son next time!
I made the gluten-free version of this recipe and loved it! I used vanilla and only drizzled a little bit of maple syrup on the apples as they were already very sweet. I doubled the crisp and used finely chopped pecans and almond flour. With a thick layer of crisp I had to use a fork and toss the crumbles a few times while it was baking to avoid the top being overdone. It was delicious with heavy cream poured over it. I will definitely save this recipe and try the different variations.
Perfect! So glad you enjoyed!
This was such a surprise. I was not sure about all of the pecans because I usually don’t like nuts in desserts but this gives the crisp the texture and buttery flavor it needs. I crushed them to be fine which I would recommend. This is the first time a “healthy” option is good enough to actually replace the original and may even be better!
Delicious! Using vanilla extra instead of bourbon worked really well too!
Perfect! 🙂
The BEST apple crisp I’ve EVER had!!!
I’m so glad!!
This recipe is SO GOOD and so simple! I had every ingredient in my home so it was not a process when trying to decide a quick dessert. I made it for my family- every person went back for seconds.
Amazing! I’m so glad 🙂
This is delicious! I’ve tried other “healthy” apple crisp recipes that don’t come close. I will
Tell everyone this is THE RECIPE to use for Apple crisp.
Agreed! So glad you love it 🙂
Amazing recipe!!!
I used watered honey instead of maple syrup.
I also used 50% lower fat butter so I’d suggest that.
And I also kept the peel on. Which added extra texture.
Using brown sugar was just fine. Whichever you prefer.
Loved it. I used it as topping to French toast..with hot coffee.
Great recipe!!!
I’m glad that worked out well! Sounds delicious with french toast + coffee 🙂
This was a great recipe! Used almond flour and tasted great. This will be my go to recipe for apple crisp from now on. Even my mom liked it, who doesn’t always like my ‘healthier’ cooking!!!
I’m glad that worked out well! Perfect dessert 🙂
Yes to this!! I loved the topping. I used almond flour since I’m gluten free, and it was delicious and absolutely the right texture for a crisp. I used 1/2 Granny Smith and 1/2 Honeycrisp apples. I liked that the juice was not thickened and the apples did not lose their shape. I had to cook mine 10 minutes longer because I think I used more apples. (Mine were small so I doubled them up.) This will be my new go-to Apple Crisp recipe–and there is no reason why you couldn’t use other fruit, as well. Thank you!!
Perfect! So glad you enjoyed!
Reading all these wild comments from 4 ago was almost as entertaining as making the recipe. People are acutally trolls. Happy to have gotten that embarrassment out of office – what a relief – so now its celebratory apple crisp! Used the recipe as written, except (unpopular opinions) I detest pecans so I just omitted them and I didn’t have bourbon so I used fireball haha. Turned out great, loved it! Always love your recipes and you.
Haha people truly are! Glad you could celebrate with this 🙂 and great idea to use fireball instead!
So delicious! The pecans gave the crisp a lovely texture. I especially enjoyed that the crisp kept well for the next few days and the pecans maintained a crunch.
Absolutely! So glad you enjoyed 🙂
Delicious! I made no substitutions and it was perfrct 🙂
So happy to hear that!
I don’t like apple desserts so I was very reluctant to do this recipe. I was pleasantly surprised on how easy it was and how delicious it turned out. I didn’t include pecans and the topping was still crunchy and delicious. Definitely a keeper. Will be trying it again next week as I have so many apples available! 😅
So glad you liked this one! Perfect for fall 🙂
I absolutely love this recipe! However, I’m wondering if I could make it nut-free (as there is a nut allergy in my household for Thanksgiving). Should I double the oats?
Apologies for the delay! Just leave out the nuts! 🙂 should be fine! You could double the topping and just leave nuts out.
I have a question. For the Topping ingredients it says whole wheat pastry flour or you can use oat flour but then you have to use rolled oats as well. Does it make a difference in the recipe if you use oats in both cases I mean one liek oat flour but then one more time oats but rolled this time. What about the taste of it in the recipe?
Hi Maria, I’m just another baker, but I used to (years ago) only use oats in my apple crisp – and the flour was actually used to coat the apples. So I’m guessing just oat mixture on top would be great!
Hi! The recipe will still turn out well using oat flour + rolled oats because the oat flour is super finely ground (like whole wheat pastry flour).
I’m making this now & am not sure what to do with the salt. I put it in the crumble, but it tastes too salty?!? I think that might have been a mistake… was it supposed to go into the apple mixture? Thanks…
Hi! It should go in with the crumble. It’s just 1/4 teaspoon so shouldn’t be too salty, but feel free to use 1/8 next time!
I made this crisp for Thanksgiving this year and it was so good. The crunch of the pecans really adds another layer of deliciousness!
Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed 🙂
This crisp was a crowd favorite! I followed her recommendation to cut the apples very thin and happy that I did! It was the perfect combination of soft and crunchy. I’ll definitely be making this for many holidays in the future!
I’m so glad! Such a great dessert.
Honeycrisp apples make this super sweet without needing tons of sugar! So yummy!
Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed 🙂
Such a hit at my family’s Thanksgiving this year! Thanks for another delicious (and easy) recipe, Monique!
I’m so glad! Thanks for your comment, Anna 🙂
tastes great and about as healthy as apple crisp can get!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe. I happened upon it searching for low sugar but not keto apple dessert recipes. I love the perfect balance of tastes in this. I did do some alterations to use ingredients on hand and to add a bit more spice, but I wouldn’t have made this so wonderful without your recipe. I used regular whole wheat flour, non refined cane sugar, and vanilla instead of bourbon. I added about an 1/8 tsp each ground clove, allspice, and nutmeg and doubled the cinnamon in each component. I melted unsalted butter in the pan instead of using cooking spray. I used a food processor to mix the topping because I have problems with my hands. I expect it to be a yummy, comforting blessing to the folks I am about to take it to. Many thanks again!☺️
I just made this apple crisp for my family and it was absolutely DELICIOUS! I happen to have bourbon maple syrup and it made the apples taste out of this world good! I also used Splenda brown sugar. I will definitely be making this again! Thanks for the recipe
Love it! Such a great dessert 🙂
Made this last night and ate way more of it than I’m comfortable admitting! It was delicious! I might cut down the amount of maple syrup next time – it was a bit sweeter than necessary but certainly didn’t slow us down. Very good, you’ll never know its a “lightened up” version of this dessert!
So glad you enjoyed! And yes feel free to reduce it a bit if you’d like.
This was so good! Cooked perfectly and tasted wonderful. I followed the recipe almost exactly; I had to substitute walnuts for pecans and I left out the nutmeg because I didn’t have anything. Still tasted amazing but I’m sure the nutmeg would take it up even another notch. I served it with French vanilla ice cream topped with the peanut butter caramel sauce from a different AK recipe. Thank for the yummy nutritious recipes Monique 💖.
Perfect! This one’s great for customizing 🙂 glad you loved it!
These are amazing! I just made them for the first time and my whole family loved them. Definitely adding these to my regular dessert rotation. Thank you for another amazing recipe! 🙂
It was easy and delicious!!!
So glad you loved it!
I’ve made this recipe numerous times and OH MY GOSH it is freaking delicious. Sometimes I double the crumble amounts for some extra goodness as well. Highly highly recommend!!
Oh YAY so glad that you’re loving it! And GREAT idea to double the crumble–yummmm.
Love this recipe! This time I used half of the amount of maple syrup and 4 apples and it tasted great. I also didn’t add bourbon or vanilla and it tasted perfect!
So happy that you’re enjoying it and that those changes worked well! 🙂
So good. I’ve gotten tons of compliments on this recipe when I’ve made it. Everyone asks for the recipe and I share it and am proud that it’s healthy 🙂 Love it!
Yay!! So glad to hear that, Leslie 🙂
Wow, this looks so good. Need to run to the store and grab some stuff to get going on this.
Excited for you to try it!
This was amazing! My daughter and I ate this hot out of the pan. Best and easiest apple crisp! I even put a little sprinkle of sea salt on top!
Made this with the salted caramel flavored bourbon i had in my cabinet, along with almond flour, plant butter, and brown sugar. BEYOND AMAZING 🤩. Will make again ❤️❤️❤️
This looks amazing!!! Putting this on the shopping list!
This may be my son’s favorite dessert! It was perfect.
Another stellar recipe from Monique. The maple syrup adds a wonderful flavor, I omitted the bourbon and the vanilla extract, absolutely delicious.
Yay!! Happy you loved it, Diane!
Love the recipe, but just FYI – under the “Store your leftovers” subheading you’ve mentioned peach crisp vs. apple crisp…!
Oh thank you so much for catching that!! We’ll update 🙂 Glad you enjoyed it!
I brought this dessert to my brothers for our football gathering. The apple crisp was a big hit! They loved the topping and the flavor of the apples. I didn’t have the “secret ingredient “ but I did have apple bourbon… it was so good! That’s for this recipe… will make again!
Amazing to hear!! So happy that everyone enjoyed it 🙂 Thanks for the review!
SOOOOO delicious with a scoop of ice cream. My husband and I just demolished extra large helpings of this! Great flavors and hits the spot for a fall craving without the guilty feeling after you eat pie.
Omg I’m so happy you guys loved it!! Thanks for the review, Stephanie 🙂
Easy and adaptable! I love added grated ginger to the apples and pumpkin seeds to the streusel topping. Currently eating cold leftovers with yogurt – yum!!
Oooh sounds amazing with the grated ginger! Glad to hear you loved it 🙂
Absolutely delicious!! Hands down the best, most perfectly balanced apple crisp I’ve ever made. Sometimes crisps can be overly sweet and sloppy, but not this one! Fruit-forward and not too sugary, this is a recipe I’m baking again and again and again…. Thanks, Monique!
I did make a few changes and substitutions based on what I had:
TOPPING:
– I used Alton Brown’s gluten free flour mix: https://altonbrown.com/recipes/gluten-free-flour-mix/
– Doubled the chopped pecans in the topping
– Coconut sugar in the topping
APPLES:
– I used 10 small McIntosh apples (that would have been thrown out at the school where I teach!)
– I tossed my apples with about 1.5 tsp of lemon juice since I prepped them far in advance
– Tossed 1.5 Tbsp of cornstarch with the apples before adding to a buttered 8×8; it helped the McIntosh apples hold their shape and prevented the juices from becoming too thin after baking
– Used BOTH 1 Tbsp bourbon and 1/2 tsp Trader Joe’s bourbon vanilla extract. I regret nothing.
Thank you SO much for sharing all of this, Lindsey! All those changes sound so delicious–I’m glad you loved this recipe!
This recipe is delicious!! I made it gluten free using almond flour and GF oats (per recipe’s suggestion) I also went with honeycrisp apples instead of Granny Smith. I had 2 helpings right out of the oven!!! Such a yummy fall treat.
I’m so happy you loved it, Afton! Such a good one for fall 🙂
I love this recipe, big inspiration! I used corn fluor, popped amaranth and popped quinoa inlieu of oats. Added roasted pumpkin seeds to the pecans and added blood orange paste (homemade).
Thanks a lot!
Oooh interesting additions–happy those all worked out well and that you enjoyed it!
Flavors were great, but it really needed to be covered with foil. After an hour of cooking, (without being covered) the apples turned leathery and weren’t evenly moist. . I covered with foil and baked it for another half hour and it came out ok, but wished it was covered with foil from the beginning.
Sorry to hear that! What kind of apples did you use and did you leave the skin on? I haven’t had that issue before.
Love this!! Definitely will be making this!
This really is the BEST apple crisp recipe!! It comes out perfectly every time and people just go crazy for it. The fact that it’s healthy means you can gladly eat an extra helping.
Yay! I’m so glad that everyone loves it so much!
🍎🍏🍐I love this recipe, big inspiration! I used pears also, corn fluor, popped amaranth and popped quinoa inlieu of oats. Added roasted pumpkin seeds to the pecans and added blood orange paste (homemade).
Thanks a lot!
Ton much sugar for my taste
Delicious 🤤 best healthier apple crisp I’ve ever had!
Smells like autumn in your kitchen. Another amazing recipe!
Delicious but the filling needs something like cornstarch or a bit of flour to help make it less soupy. However to be fair I chose not to mix any topping in with the filling so that may have been the problem.
Yes I think that mixing in some of the topping would help soak up some of the filling’s juices. Happy you enjoyed it, though!
Can I make this in a spring form pan?
Sure!
I have been using a favorite crisp recipe for years and thought, why not try this for Thanksgiving? I was prepared to be a bit disappointed, but I love this!! I made it with Granny Smith apples, almond flour, real butter and vanilla (because no bourbon in the house). The flavors and crunchy topping are amazing and this is my new favorite recipe.
I did have to leave it in the oven for 60-70 minutes until the apples were soft.
Thanks!!
I did this with gluten free flour and vegan butter and thought it was fantastic, especially considering the dietary considerations! I ended up doing four apples (because that’s what fit in my dish) and the same amount of topping and thought it was great; I’m personally a sucker for the topping.
Awesome–so happy to hear those worked well! And AGREE, the topping is the best part!
Thank you for this wonderful, simple and delicious recipe. The ingredients are basic and pretty flexible too. Came out awesome!!!
You’re so welcome, glad you love it!
One of the best apple crisp recipes I’ve tried!! Next best recipe to the one my grandma made. Making it again tonight! 😋
Aw thank you! I’m thrilled to hear you loved it!
I’m not sure I’ve ever left feedback on a recipe. This is a knockout and deserves to be the first. The pecans make it! I’ll never make a crisp again without them. I did half bourbon half vanilla for that bit. I love sweets and I didn’t miss the refined sugar one bit. The maple syrup with the bourbon and pecans really take it to a new level. Well done on this recipe, thank you for posting it.
Aw thank you! I’m so happy you love this recipe, Carolyn 🙂
Outstanding recipe! I used all organic ingredients and wow! Organic vanilla ice cream on top melted so good and creamy!
Thank you so much!! Thrilled to hear that you loved it 🥰
Delicious recipe but I used Cortland apples, cut down on the maple syrup and it took every minute of an hour to cook. The Pecan flavor was a great change. I question the ability to serve 9 people with this recipe. I used 5 average apples and it only served 4 people of about a cup each. Definitely a new and healthy take on crisp.
So happy you loved it, Donna! Cortland apples are a GREAT idea in here 🙂 And thanks for the note about the serving size!
This apple crisp recipe is so delicious! I love the addition of the cinnamon and nutmeg.
So glad you loved it! Coziest spices 🙂
So delicious! I made it for a Labor Day potluck and although there were other desserts there as well, there was none of this dish left! Received praise from everyone how delicious it was. Thank you Monique!
Love that! Glad it was a hit!
I used date sugar and muscovado sugar for the topping. Since we like walnuts better than pecans I used that instead. Also we added fresh blackberries. Since I was low on butter but needed to use my ghee I used that instead. It’s delicious. My second time making this recipe.
This is my go to apple crisp recipe! Truly the best! It’s the perfect balance of sweet, tart and salty.
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The name says it all. Hands down the best crisp I’ve ever had. I served it at a Canadian Thanksgiving meal and all 10 people their raves about it and asked for the recipe!
Amazing! So happy to hear that!
I am very excited to give it a try for Thanksgiving.
Hope you enjoy it!
My first crisp ever! Easy and yummy!
Awesome! So glad this recipe came out great! 🙂
I’ve always been perfectly happy with my apple crisp recipe–until I tried this recipe. I will never go back. I also used this recipe with pears to make the best pear crisp ever. I strongly urge everyone to double this recipe because it will not last long.
AHHH this is amazing! SO glad you are loving this recipe ❤️
This is a delicious recipe and thank you for sharing it. The only thing I had to do is cook the apples much longer than 45-55 minutes. Other than that, perfect!
Absolutely! SO glad you are loving this recipe ❤️
Just made this for the second time. Great recipe. Although I modified slightly. Only used a quarter cup of sugar. And no maple syrup. It is really not necessary. I used almond flour. Trying to make it even healthier. Unfortunately it is still so good we ate almost 3/4 of it in one sitting. Lol. Thank you.
Yummm! So glad it came out great
Looks wonderful. Definitely gonna try it.
So happy to hear that. Can’t wait to hear how it turns out ☺️
Really great recipe – love maple syrup!
2 questions – how long can it stay in the frig after making and can you make the recipe, keep part in your frig and then freeze the remainder to take out later?
Thanks much!
This is the BEST apple crisp EVER! Monique, I love all of your recipes 🙂
Aw, so happy to hear that! Glad you are enjoying my recipes ❤️
Oh my gosh…. I adore apple crumble but this has to be the best I have made so far, and I could even eat it with my gallstones! Just used cheap vanilla flavoured essence but still amazing. Instant favourite.
Absolutely delicious, my new go to recipe for apple crisp. Just the right amount of sweetness, no leftovers. Doubling the recipe next time, used up whatever apples that were in the fridge that were bruised, soft.
This dessert is so good. I think I make it weekly. I don’t add as much syrup as I like it tarter but excellent recipe!
Thank you Monique for this recipe. This is the only apple crisp recipe that my family uses. Its a hit every single time!!!!
We all liked the taste…mildly sweet finished product, a little crunch, and let’s the apple flavor shine. But there was too much runny liquid in the pan. I didn’t want to bake it longer because the topping was fairly browned already. Maybe I added too many apples as I was using the small snacking sized apples and just doubled the amount to come up with an equivalent medium apple size. What can I try next time to thicken/evaporate the liquids?
Delicious! but i recommend doubling (or tripling) the topping. I used margarine instead of butter and omitted the maple syrup since my apples were already fairly sweet and I am sensitive to too much sweet.
Great tip, thanks so much for sharing, Carly. Glad you’re loving this recipe and it turned out great for you!
Absolutely delicious! I used freshly picked ginger golds and they were fantastic in this crisp. Love how easy the recipe was. I used what I had and made substitutions based on my preferences- swapped pecans for walnuts, coconut oil for butter, coconut sugar for brown sugar- and it came out great!
Ah yay! So glad you are loving this recipe and it turned out fabulous for you 🙂
Easy, delicious. I used almond flour, came out great!
So glad this recipe turned out great for you!
Will this still work well if I don’t use pecans (nut allergy). Been trying to find a vegan apple pie substitute. Thx!!
Sure, it might change the texture a bit, but as long as you’re aware, that shouldn’t be a problem! Enjoy!
Thanks for sharing your creative tweaks and tips to this apple crisp recipe. Enjoy the wonderful flavor and aroma as you enjoy these sweet, whole maple apples! And don’t forget to play Elastic Man to create laughter from this game of faces with many shapes.
Ahh-maz-ing!! I’ve made thus multiple times and it’s always delicious, and was a big hit at Thanksgiving! Super easy and definitely less-guilt than mixes you can buy in the store.
Woo! This means so much, glad this recipe is a hit and everyone is love it 🙂🍎
My husband just told me this is the best apple crisp he’s ever had.. I didn’t even tell him it was healthy!
I did make one modification and used chopped walnuts instead of pecans because it was what I had in my pantry. Absolutely will make this again
Perfect! I am SO glad you are both loving this recipe and it turned out amazing for you 🙂
Hi! Do you have slow cooker timing recommendations? I think I remember this having a slow cooker option once upon a time. I made it several times last fall, and it is definitely my favorite apple crisp. Thank you so much for the recipe!
Hi Laura – I haven’t tried this recipe in the slow cooker so I am not sure what the timing would look like. I am also not sure the top would get crispy without being in the oven. Let me know if you give this a try!
Great recipe. Perfect amount of sweetness. Loved the crunchy topping.
Thank you! Happy you loved it 🙂
Absolutely delicious! Wish I had taken a photo before diving in because all but one piece was remaining! I did not alter ingredients except we watch our sugar intake so I used alternative no-sugar maple syrup and no-sugar brown sugar and it was extremely tasty. I used the bourbon and would love to know how I can get even more of that flavor into the recipe. Soak apples longer? Soak pecans? Or? Suggestions?
So glad you loved it! You could try adding a bit more to the apple mixture and let it soak a little longer. It will mostly bake off but that might boost the flavor a bit!
I really love this recipe, buge fan of apple crisp and this is in my 5 star collection now! Very sweet, but that’s not a bad thing, depending on my mood.
Glad you loved it!
Tastes great!
This is fantastic! Before making it, I was worried if this was going to be sweet enough considering it is a healthier version. It was the PEFECT amount of sweetness. Not too sweet and not too little. My family devoured it. My kids absolutely loved it. We will be repeating this recipe over and over again.
So happy to hear that! One of our favs for fall 🙂
The BEST apple crisp I have ever made! Delicious. No need to look for another recipe. Thank you.
So glad you found this one!!
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I have been apple crisp many times. I like it better than apple pie. Who doesn’t love a little crunch with their sweet baked apples. I love this recipe. I love finding a healthy option to something I know I love. This recipe turned out wonderful. I used both vanilla and bourbon (just split the amount). Yummmmmm
The best treat for fall!!
This was delicious!! I used both bourbon and vanilla extract and it was a crowd favorite.
Love that!!
I keep coming back to this apple crisp recipe. It’s so easy to put together and tastes absolutely delicious as a fall dessert. I love the bourbon in place of vanilla. Delightful!
So happy to hear that!
Absolutely delicious! Loved the nuts in the topping. I did not have pecans so I used walnuts. Definitely making again. My not so healthy eater loved it as well!
Perfect! So happy you found this one!
This recipe is so far my favorite apple crisp recipe! It came together so quickly and disappeared just as quickly! I love my cookbook and am enjoying trying some of the recipes! My boyfriend never knows what we are having for supper anymore!! I love to try new things and am really enjoying all the new recipes.
So happy to hear that!! Thanks, Carrie!
Delicious. No modifications needed. I used the almond flour option.
Perfect! 🙂
Made this last night for a last minute dessert for company. The warm fall spices, the crumbly topping and the perfectly sweetened apples were a HIT! I used half Granny Smith and half Honeycrisp for a perfect combination. I also used regular gluten free flour in the topping and it turned out fine! Delish! Thank you!
Perfect! Glad everyone loved it!!
This has been my go-to apple crisp recipe for years! I look forward to making it every season.
So happy to hear that!
I easily made it gluten free and dairy free by using oat flour and coconut cream for the topping. It was a simple recipe to make and was delicious! I can’t wait to make it again!
Perfect! Glad you loved it!
This apple crisp is SO delicious! Not too sweet, wonderful crisp topping, just yummy. I used walnuts cause I didn’t have pecans. I doubled the topping and liked how you added some topping into the apple mix. The filling seemed too liquidity so I stirred in 2 tablespoons corn starch. It was perfect!!
Perfect! So glad you loved it!
Ooops, for my stars!
This was just delicious! The only changes I made were to sub coconut oil for the butter, added a dash of ground clove, and used pecans and walnuts in the topping. Rave reviews from my guests!
Love it!!
I love apple crisp, have made several “healthy recipes”, but none is as good as this one. It has minimal and wholesome ingredients and easy to make. Truly the best I’ve ever tasted.
So happy to hear that!
Absolutely delicious!
Would recommend to double up on the topping as it wasn’t enough to cover an 8×8 pan. Left everything else as per the recipe for the apple filling and it was SO good!
So glad you loved it!
This is without a doubt the best apple crisp I’ve ever made! I’ve tried plenty!. Other recipes I’ve tried were too sweet, even with cutting back on the sugar. I loved the crunchy pecans I put On the top. The only thing I’ll probably cut back on is the vanilla. I’ve never made a crisp that had vanilla. I have to admit that I added just a tiny amount of sugar to the mix. I used Granny Smith apples and they held their shape and their crunch. It tastes tart and sweet at the same time. I also put it under the broiler for a couple of minutes to brown up the top. I’m definitely bookmarking this recipe.
Amazing! So happy you love this one!
This recipe is beyond amazing. Sooo delicious. I am always trying new and simple ideas to use my frozen fruit, and my particular fave are apples (we have a variety of fruit trees and every year
I peel/core/freeze dozens of quart bags). I used wheat flour, Agave (instead of pure maple syrup) and homemade infused Pur Vanilla.
Perfect! So glad you love this one!
I love this recipe, have made it multiple times now. I heat up a portion and top with greek yogurt for breakfast!
So good! Glad you love it!
So yummy!! My hubby, kids and I ate it up.
I’m so glad!
Can this be made with avocado oil instead of coconut oil?
Hmm I’m afraid the flavor might change!
I prepared this nearly exactly as written, with one addition – a scant cup of golden raisins dumped in with the apple slices. THIS IS THE BEST APPLE CRISP I HAVE EVER EATEN! I used the bourbon and I think that, coupled with marinating the apple slices for awhile, made the difference. This recipe is a keeper!
Love that! Glad you enjoyed!!
Hello, do you have a suggestion for how to change the recipe if you don’t want the pecans? Can I just directly substitute with more oats, or do I need to otherwise adjust the recipe in some way? Thanks!
Hi! You could swap them for walnuts, or I’ve seen a number of readers simply leave them out with success!
This apple crisp was wonderful. Thank you.
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So glad you enjoyed! And absolutely.
Great apple crisp! Easy to make, and it came out perfect! Really enjoyed this recipe and will definitely make it again.
Glad you loved it!!
This was really lovely!! I used GF flour. Will absolutely be making this again!
Thank you!
Perfect! Glad you enjoyed!
This was a delicious recipe! Will be my go to apple crisp recipe!
So glad you loved it!
This apple crisp recipe is so easy to make and really really good. My husband and I LOVED it and I will absolutely be making again.
So glad it was a hit!
If I am mixing bourbon and vanilla do I split them or do equal parts of both ?
I would split them!
Subbed the whole wheat pastry flour for almond flour. This was delicious!
Perfect! Such a great fall treat 🙂
I’m DF and love to make a healthier dessert that I too can eat. I’ve been making this every fall for years and I love it so much! Comes together with ingredients I have in my house and doesn’t take much prep time at all!
Any tips for doubling the recipe for a larger Thanksgiving crowd?
So glad you love this one! You can double the recipe as written and use 2 pans or a 9×13 inch pan should be big enough.
This turned out amazing!!! Just as comforting and delicious as any “unhealthy” apple crisp ive had. I subbed coconut sugar instead of brown sugar. I also used instant steel cut oats and it turned out amazing!
So good! Glad you enjoyed 🙂
The flavor of this apple crisp was great, but the texture wasn’t. I sliced the apples thin, but I had to bake it a lot longer than instructed. After almost an hour, I put a lid on and baked an additional 12 minutes. The apples were unevenly cooked, with a lot of them still semi-crisp. There was also a lot of juice in the bottom of the pan.
Hi! What kind of apples did you use? I am wondering if they were too crisp/hard. Sorry to hear you had issues, and I’m not sure why they would cook unevenly. The juice on the bottom of the pan is perfect for spooning over ice cream but it should thicken up as it sits! 🙂
Loved this recipe! Easy & delicious. What more could you ask for!
So happy you loved it!
Soooo yummy and divine! Love that it has cleaner ingredients too.
Absolutely!