It sinks into the apples a bit, but stands up to the fruit juices nicely. This streusel-like topping bakes up with clusters of varying sizes. I tried different ratios of almond flour, cassava flour, and tapioca flour plus butter and sweetener to bind it together. But too much starch can make the topping soft and chewy. We need enough sticky ingredients and proteins to form those much sought-after clumps and clusters. Paleo and gluten-free crisp toppings can be a tricky balance. This ups the fresh apple flavor, keeping the fruit vibrant-tasting and balanced.ĭotting the apples with butter adds richness, and baking the apples on their own first makes them extra tender. I added a pour of fresh-pressed apple juice and a touch of lemon to keep them moist and tender. The Applesīaked apples can be drier than other fruits, but adding too much maple syrup made them overly sweet when eaten with the also-sweet topping. I adapted this paleo apple crisp from my favorite gluten-free apple crisp. It has all the cozy flavors and textures that I love, but it's grain-free and naturally sweetened.Ī couple of key ingredients and techniques make this grain-free apple crisp shine. Some versions had good textures, but tasted overly sweet.Īfter tinkering with this paleo apple crisp recipe for the past year, I'm finally 100% happy with it. I've suffered pasty, bland toppings that disintegrate in the oven, and overly firm toppings that separate from the filling. I've made versions with watery fruit, dry fruit, and gelled fruit. I love the satisfying combination of tastes and textures: tangy stewed fruit, salty-sweet crumble, and scoops of melty ice cream.Īnd yet as simple and homey as they are, fruit crisps, especially the more allergy-friendly varieties, can be tricky. They're easy to make with whatever fruit happens to be in season. It's free of gluten, grains, refined sugar, and dairy, but still tastes like a treat.įruit crisps and crumbles are some of my all-time favorite desserts. This almond flour apple crisp is made with just a handful of easy ingredients. A healthy apple crisp that rivals any classic recipe! This paleo apple crisp (a.k.a paleo apple crumble) combines gooey baked apples with a crunchy almond flour crumble topping.
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