Salted Caramel Paleo Apple Crisp
Drizzled with a dreamy caramel sauce (that just happens to be refined sugar-free + dairy-free), Salted Caramel Paleo Apple Crisp is simple to prepare and perfect for your holiday table or dessert, any time!
Ingredients
- For the Apple Crisp
- 6 cups 1-inch chopped apples skin on is fine
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- For the Apple Crisp Topping
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
- 2 cups almond flour
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- ¼ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- For the Salted Caramel
- 1 15-oz can full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
Instructions
- For the Apple Crisp
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Add the apples, lemon juice, ¼ cup coconut sugar and cinnamon to a baking dish, tossing to combine.
- Make the topping my stirring together ⅓ cup melted coconut oil, almond flour, ½ cup coconut sugar, pecans and ¼ teaspoon salt until well combined.
- Sprinkle the topping over the apple mixture, using your hands to squeeze some of the mixture into clumps.
- Place the baking dish on a baking sheet (to catch any boil-over), cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, or until bubbling.
- Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until the topping is slightly browned.
- Allow to cool, then serve with a drizzle of Salted Caramel sauce.
- For the Salted Caramel
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the coconut milk and coconut sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Once boiling, turn the heat to low and let the mixture boil slowly. Stir frequently, scraping the sides and bottom to avoid burning.
- Continue boiling until caramel has reduced and thickened about 30-35 minutes. The caramel will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in oil, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Allow to cool completely. Pour into a glass container and serve alongside the crisp, or refrigerate for up to two weeks.
Notes
Looking for a nut-free variation? Try this recipe for Healthier Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp!
If you're short on time, skip the caramel sauce, or make the caramel sauce separate for drizzling on anything your heart desires!
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg