Happy Fall everyone and a happy Baked Apple Thyme Crisp! Yes, this Baked Apple Thyme Crisp will make you very happy as well as welcoming in Fall. I love Fall; the weather, the colors and especially the food! It’s the time of year when we get to make all of our comfort foods that make us happy, and not feel guilty either. It’s a time for casseroles, soups, stews and and especially desserts.
Let’s start the season with this delicious apple crisp with a twist of thyme. One taste and you won’t believe it is both gluten and refined sugar free. The addition of fresh thyme adds a subtle savory note to the otherwise sweet flavor profile of this classic recipe. It’s a delicious addition that you’ll thoroughly enjoy! Even if you’re hesitant, give it a try.
Baked Apple Thyme Crisp
Notes
Top with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream if you'd like!
Ingredients
- 6 large apples, cored, peeled, and sliced
- 1 T. fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 c. real maple syrup
- 2 T. 100% apple juice (sugar free)
- 1 t. ground cinnamon
- ½ t. ground allspice
- 1½ t. fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ t. salt
- Topping Ingredients:
- 1 c. old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 c. almond flour
- 1/3 c. almonds, sliced
- 1/3 c. honey, preferably local
- 3 T. unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Place oven rack in the center position and pre-heat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8” x 8” baking dish and set aside.
- Place apples in a large bowl and toss with fresh lemon juice. Add maple syrup, apple juice, cinnamon, allspice, thyme leaves, and salt. Toss to combine and set aside.
- Combine topping ingredients in a separate bowl and stir until all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
- Pour apple mixture into prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Spread the topping evenly across the top.
- Place into pre-heated oven and bake for 30 minutes. If the top layer is nicely browned, cover dish loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning. Continue baking for another 15-20 minutes or until the apple crisp is nice and bubbling. Remove from oven and set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve warm with some vanilla iced cream or freshly whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!
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