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    Maple Pecan Apple Crisp that’s Butter-less and Naturally Vegan

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    By Alisa Fleming on November 6, 2018 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes

    Years ago, a friend invited me to be a part of her Thanksgiving Recipe Carnival. And since she is so darn sweet, I simply couldn’t say no. She wants to show people that it doesn’t need to be difficult to feed guests with special diets for Thanksgiving. I joined in with this maple pecan apple crisp recipe. I’ve made this dessert several times since that event, and recently took new photos. So today I’m updating this post!

    Vegan Maple Pecan Apple Crisp Recipe - dairy-free and butter-less! Gluten-free optional. Healthier with tons of variations and options to customize.

    Recipe Tips & Options: Maple Pecan Apple Crisp

    Crisps are amazingly versatile for various diets, particularly since the topping is permitted to be crumbly. Ingredients that bind or help with rising are of little to no concern and there’s no need to fuss with trying to get the perfect flaky crust. You can even adjust this forgiving dessert as you go. Here are some tips to make it easy.

    Pick Your Flour

    Maple Apple Vegan Crisp RecipeCrisps and crumbles are very forgiving when it comes to flour type. If you don’t have gluten issues, use all-purpose for the most traditional results. You can alternatively use whole wheat pastry flour or white-wheat flour for a heartier finish.

    For gluten-free, you can use your favorite gluten-free flour blend. In a pinch, I used 1/2 cup brown rice flour place 1/4 cup tapioca starch for the flour, and the results were delicious. I’ve also used just oat flour! But do not be tempted to just swap in coconut flour, almond flour, or garbanzo bean flour. These are not the types of flours that can easily be swapped in a dessert recipe in a 1:1 ratio.

    Adjust to Taste

    This maple pecan apple crisp isn’t too sweet, so that it can be enjoyed with tea or paired with a sweet topping. But if you prefer a “sugary” topping, you can increase the brown sugar to 2/3 cup or more. Taste test the topping as you go and adjust it to your liking. If it’s too sweet, cut in up to 1/4 cup more flour (or starch) and increase the coconut oil to a full 3 tablespoons.

    Go Ahead – Mix it Up

    For flavor variations, you can use other fruits or nuts. I made this Maple-Walnut Pear Crisp Recipe, which is a variation of this recipe.

    Choose the Right Apples!

    Apple crisp isn’t just about the topping. Choosing the right apple for the filling is just as important. I often read reviews of crisp recipes on recipe sites where people complain that the recipe didn’t work because the filling turned out mushy. This is NOT the fault of the recipe. Choose your fruit wisely people! Not all varieties are the same. Some are firmer than others, and hold their shape when baked, others turn to mush.

    For crisp, my favorite apples to use are Golden Delicious. They are just slightly tart (I find that Granny Smith’s work great in baking, but require more sugar), and hold their shape nicely. A few others that I’ve used recently with success were Fuji, Cortland, and Braeburn apples.

    Vegan Maple Pecan Apple Crisp Recipe - dairy-free and butter-less! Gluten-free optional. Healthier with tons of variations and options to customize.

    Special Diet Notes: Maple Pecan Apple Crisp

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, optionally gluten-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.

    5.0 from 3 reviews
    Maple Pecan Apple Crisp
     
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    Prep time
    20 mins
    Cook time
    30 mins
    Total time
    50 mins
     
    This crisp isn’t overly sweet, but it’s still dessert-worthy! See my notes in the post above for options and tips.
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Recipe type: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Serves: 6 servings
    Ingredients
    • ¾ cup pecans
    • ¾ cup flour (see notes in post above)
    • ½ cup + 1 tablespoon firmly-packed brown sugar, divided
    • 1 teaspoon + ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 3 to 4 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 2 to 3 tablespoons coconut oil
    • 5 cups apples, peeled and cut into ½-inch chunks
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (can sub tapioca starch)
    • Dairy-free vanilla ice cream or whip, for serving (optional)
    Instructions
    1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
    2. Place the pecans in your spice grinder or blender, and pulse 4 or 5 times to coarsely grind with some chunks remaining.
    3. Put the pecans, flour, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl, and whisk to combine.
    4. Add 3 tablespoons maple syrup and 2 tablespoons coconut oil and whisk or stir with a fork to create a coarse meal. If the mixture is too dry, add up to 1 tablespoon additional coconut oil (for richer) or maple syrup (for sweeter).
    5. Put the apples in an 8×8-inch baking dish and drizzle with the lemon juice. Add the starch, remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar and remaining ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Stir until no starch is visible.
    6. Shake the pan to even out. Evenly sprinkle on the crumble.
    7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping begins to brown.
    8. Let cool for 15 minutes. Serve topped with dairy-free ice cream or whip, if desired.
    3.5.3229

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    10 Comments

    1. Sarah on November 19, 2019 9:59 am

      You had me at maple!
      Not feeling pumpkin again this year but still obsessed with maple and apples! Apple crisp is a favorite and I cannot wait to make this. Hopefully tonight so I can enjoy leftovers for breakfast. 😉

      Reply
    2. Becky on November 11, 2018 3:57 am

      Your style of cooking is right up my alley and speaks to my heart! Thank you for all the lovely recipes!

      Reply
    3. Kristina on November 7, 2018 7:00 am

      aaaah, the Maple Pecan flavors caught my eye! I love apple crisp, and this just sounds so warm and fragrant… I will be looking at the apples today…

      Reply
    4. Erin Dee on November 6, 2018 6:55 pm

      I love crisps and this one looks so delicious! It will be a perfect ending to Thanksgiving dinner!

      Reply
    5. Jules Shepard on November 6, 2018 1:55 pm

      One of my favorite things to make (and eat)! Looking forward to giving this one a try!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 8, 2018 3:44 pm

        Mine too Jules!

        Reply
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    8. Stacey Leeke on November 27, 2012 6:41 pm

      mmmmmm making this tonight …..will give my verdict in an hour or so : )

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