Paleo Apple Crisp

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This Paleo Apple Crisp is an excellent dessert option for this fall season! Apples provide a variety of health benefits including lowering cholesterol levels, promoting healthy digestion, and regulating blood sugar. Almond flour is naturally gluten-free and is full of fiber. Raw, unsalted almonds and pecans are loaded with antioxidants and help to reduce inflammation. Cinnamon contains many antibacterial properties and is full of calcium and manganese. Serve this apple crisp with your favorite paleo whipped cream or ice-cream on top and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Crisp Topping:

  • ½ cup almond flour

  • ½ tsp sea salt

  • ¼ tsp cinnamon

  • ⅓ cup coconut sugar

  • 5 tbsp chilled coconut oil, sliced into small pieces

  • ⅓ cup raw, unsalted almonds

  • ⅓ cup raw, unsalted pecans

 Apple Filling:

  • 6 apples of choice, peeled and sliced into ¼ -inch wedges

  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar

  • 2 tsp tapioca starch

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • 2 tsp lemon zest

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1) Add the almond flour, sea salt, cinnamon, coconut sugar, and chilled coconut oil to a food processor. Pulse until a coarse mixture is formed.

2) Toss in the pecans and almonds. Pulse until a sand-like mixture is formed.

3) Transfer the mixture to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for about 10 min.

4) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

5) In a large bowl, combine the apple wedges, coconut sugar, tapioca starch, and cinnamon. Toss in the lemon zest and lemon juice and mix well.

6) Transfer the mixture to a 9 x 9 round baking dish greased with coconut oil. Pour the chilled crisp topping mixture over the apple mixture.

7) Bake in the oven for 45 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving and enjoy!