Recipes: Healthy, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Low-Glyemic, Apple Crisp

• Prep Time:30 minutes
• Cook Time:35 minutes
• Serves:12

 

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'Tis the season for baking! This gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free apple crisp is not only tasty, it’s also cozy comfort food, the ideal dessert for chilly weather. The sweet, crunchy crust complements the slightly tart flavor of the apples. Pre-cooking the apples before baking ensures a perfect dessert every time.

TIP: To reduce apple cider, pour 3/4 cup cider into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Then lower heat and simmer until cider reduces to 1/2 cup.

TIP: To toast raw sunflower seeds, place in a skillet over medium heat and stir until golden brown

 

 

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Ingredients

Filling:
3 pounds (about 6-7) Golden Delicious apples (Fireside apples)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons coconut oil or oil of choice
1/2 cup reduced apple cider* or unsweetened applesauce
Topping:
8 tablespoons butter or dairy-free substitute of choice (Coconut milk)
1 cup gluten-free flour blend of choice (or 1/2 cup brown rice flour + 1/4 cup tapioca starch/flour + 1/4 cup potato starch)
1 cup certified gluten-free rolled oats or uncooked quinoa flakes
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted toasted sunflower seeds**

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450°F.
Lightly grease an 11x13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
Peel and core the apples.
Slice them into 1/4 to 1/2-inch wedges and place them in a bowl.
Add lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon and toss well to coat.
Place oil in a skillet.
Set burner to medium heat and toss in apple mixture.
Stir gently until apples and sugar start to caramelize, about 2 minutes.
Add reduced apple cider and cook for 10 minutes until tender.
Pour cooked apples into prepared baking dish.
To prepare topping, melt butter and pour into a bowl.
Add remaining topping ingredients and mix well to combine.
Sprinkle topping over cooked apple mixture.
Place baking dish in preheated oven and bake on middle rack for 20 to 25 minutes or until top turns golden brown.
Remove from oven and cool slightly.
Serve warm by spooning apple crisp onto individual dessert plates, or serve chilled--just refrigerate for several hours and cut into squares.

Nutritional Information

Calories 295, Carbohydrates 44g, Fat 14g, Fiber 3g, Protein 2g, Saturated Fat 5g, Sodium 178mg. Daily Values: . Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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