Ingredients:

  • 6 cups (approx. 1.5 kg) peeled and sliced Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (5g) ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) maple syrup
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (90g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (60g) almond flour
  • 1/4 cup (55g) melted coconut oil or grass-fed butter
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) maple syrup
  • 1 tsp (5g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) sea salt
  • 1/4 cup (30g) chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, maple syrup, and vanilla until the mixture is fragrant and coated.
  3. Pour the apples into a 9x9 inch baking dish, spreading them evenly.
  4. In a separate small bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  5. Pour in the melted coconut oil and maple syrup, stirring with a fork until the mixture forms clumpy, pea-sized crumbs.
  6. Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans if using.
  7. Scatter the topping evenly over the apples without pressing down to allow steam to escape.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the edges are bubbling and the topping is deep golden brown.
  9. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the juices to set.