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Vegan Apple Crisp

A warm dessert made with tender baked apples topped with a crunchy, oatmeal-based crumble, perfect for busy families and health-conscious individuals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crumble topping
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free butter Adds richness and a creamy texture.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Provides sweetness with a hint of caramel flavor.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Forms the base of the crumb topping.
  • 1 cup rolled oats Adds a chewy texture and heartiness to the topping.
  • 1 tsp baking powder Helps the topping to rise and become light.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Balances sweet flavors and enhances overall taste.
For the apple filling
  • 5 cups apples, sliced The star of the dish, providing sweetness and moisture.
  • 1/4 cup sugar Additional sweetener for the apple filling.
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice Brightens the flavors and prevents browning of apples.
  • 1 tsp cinnamon Adds a warm, spicy flavor that complements apples beautifully.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Enhances the overall flavor with warm notes.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Grease a casserole dish with coconut oil.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened dairy-free butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
Cooking
  1. In another bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon to coat evenly.
  2. Transfer the apple mixture to the greased casserole dish.
  3. Sprinkle the oatmeal crumble mixture evenly over the apples, pressing clumps together.
  4. Bake for about 25 minutes until the topping is light golden brown.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

This dish can be meal prepped ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Can be frozen before baking and reheated for later enjoyment.