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AIP Apple Crisp

AIP Apple Crisp
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A warm and comforting dessert, this AIP Apple Crisp is perfect for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking for a wholesome, gluten-free, and dairy-free treat. With tender, spiced apples and a crumbly topping, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any occasion!

Ingredients

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For the Filling:

  • 4 cups green apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup juice (orange juice or unsweetened cranberry juice)

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup coconut sugar (or 3/4 cup monk fruit sweetener for sugar-free)
  • 3/4 cup cassava flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (omit for strict AIP)
  • 1/2 cup palm shortening or grass-fed butter, very cold

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate or an 8×8-inch casserole dish. Arrange peeled and sliced apples in the dish and pour the juice evenly over them.
  2. Make the Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together cassava flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Remove cold palm shortening or butter from the fridge/freezer, chop into small cubes, and mix into the dry ingredients using your hands or a pastry cutter until crumbly. Avoid overmixing; chunks of fat should remain visible.
  3. Assemble & Bake: Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:

  • Serve warm with dairy-free vanilla ice cream, whipped coconut cream, or a drizzle of AIP-compliant caramel sauce.

Tips & Tricks:

  • Use Granny Smith apples for tartness or mix apple varieties for added depth of flavor.
  • Keep palm shortening or butter very cold to achieve a flaky topping texture.

Storage & Reheating:

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30–60 seconds or in the oven at 300°F until warmed through. For freezing, assemble unbaked crisp in a freezer-safe dish and bake directly from frozen, adding an extra 10–15 minutes to bake time.

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