Apple Crisp Bowls

These Apple Crisp Bowls are the perfect fix for your sweet tooth. A healthier alternative to the classic apple pie, it is gluten free, grain free and paleo. Enjoy it warm fresh out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Hmmm! You’ve just captured all the flavors of fall right there!

Table of Contents

• Why this recipe works
• Apple crisp vs. apple pie vs. apple crumble
• The Ingredients:
  • The filling:
  • The topping:
• How to make the best apple crisp bowls
  • Step 1: Make the filling
  • Step 2: Make the crisp topping
  • Step 3: Bake
• How to store, freeze and reheat apple crisp
• What to eat with apple crisp
• More fall recipes to try

Why this recipe works

Individual sized so there’s no chance of over indulgence.

Crunchy, sweet and tart all in one.

Healthier alternative to a traditional apple pie

Apple crisp vs. apple pie vs. apple crumble

While apple pie is what most people consider a classic, it does contain a pie crust which can add to the carb count on the dessert. It has a crust encasing the apple filling, mostly wheat enriched, whereas a crisp doesn’t.

An apple crisp and crumble are essentially the same thing. They have a crumbly, crunchy topping mostly made of oats and nuts and even sometimes, seeds. Because I wanted to keep this healthy apple crisp, Paleo, I omitted the oats and used nuts instead. My nut of choice is the pecan because it is quintessentially fall but other nuts like walnuts and or almonds can be substituted for the pecans as well.

The Ingredients:

The filling:

Apples The best apples to bake are the tart variety. Think Granny Smith, Fuji and Honey Crisp. You can peel the apples but I don’t find it makes much of a difference plus it’s much quicker to leave the skins on 😜.

Tapioca flour This is to thicken the juices once baked. Acts like flour would in a traditional apple pie filling.

Spices Cinnamon, salt, lemon juice,

Sweetener Maple syrup is the sweetener of choice for this dessert.

The topping:

Pecans Roughly chopped.

Almond flour

Butter Chopped up cold butter to help make the “crisp” topping crunchy.

Coconut sugar For a hint of sweetness in the topping. You can totally leave this out.

How to make the best apple crisp bowls

Step 1: Make the filling

Dice the apples and add all the filling ingredients and mix to combine. Fill ramekins and set aside.

Step 2: Make the crisp topping

Add all the topping ingredients in a separate bowl and, with your hands, break up the butter and mix everything together. Transfer to ramekins.

Step 3: Bake

Bake the apple crisp bowls for 30 minutes in a preheated 350 /180 degree oven. Once done, let cool down and serve warm with a scoop of ice cream.

How to store, freeze and reheat apple crisp

Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven. Do not Microwave it as that will make it soggy.

Freeze Apple crisp can be frozen for up to 3 months. Simply defrost overnight in fridge and then heat in the oven. You can freeze and then bake uncooked apple crisp as well.

What to eat with apple crisp

You can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, eat it on its own or even with some coconut yogurt.

More fall recipes to try

Chocolate Crusted Pumpkin Pie

Paleo Chocolate Brownie Cake

Mini Pumpkin Pancakes

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