Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free Apple Crisp
This delicious apple crisp is not only sugar-free, but also gluten-free. Wonderfully flavorful and good for you!
In the 1800’s, the amount of refined sugar consumed by the average American was just under 1 1/2 teaspoons a day. But now, the average American eats over 22 teaspoons of sugar per day.
How are we getting so much sugar?
Refined sugar is hidden in over 70% of packaged foods, and then we add it in abundance to home-baked foods. Cookies. Bars. Cakes. Bread. Waffles. Pies. And more.
We really just eat too much sugar.
Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free Apple Crisp
This delicious Sugar-Free Apple Crisp offers a sweet solution. Instead of using refined sugar, it’s sweetened with date sugar and pure maple syrup.
What is date sugar?
Date sugar isn’t really a sugar. It’s a very tasty, natural sweetener made from dried dates – a very healthful, nutritious fruit. It is not refined. And it adds a luscious, naturally sweet flavor to this healthy apple crisp.
The Thin and Trim Apple
An apple a day just may indeed keep the doctor away. Plus it may help you lose those unwanted pounds.
Apples are high in fiber and other slimming nutrients.
Research shows that apple eaters seems to have a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other diseases than those who don’t enjoy this yummy fruit.
And apple a day can help keep your memory sharp. The skins of apples contain an antioxidant called quercetin which has been shown to be very effective at protecting brain cells from oxidative damage.
A Healthier Dessert
This delicious sugar-free fruit crisp is a delicious alternative to other less-than-healthy deserts. Many have told me that they made this crisp instead of a cake for a healthier birthday party.
In fact, this crisp is so good for you, you really could eat it for breakfast.
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Sugar-Free Apple Crisp
Ingredients
TOPPING
- 1 3/4 cups quick-cooking (not instant) oats - gluten-free if desired
- 1/3 cup sorghum flour - OR all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup date sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup soft coconut oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple juice or frozen apple juice concentrate
- 1/4 cup chopped raw walnuts
APPLE FILLING
- 2 tablespoons organic cornstarch - or tapioca starch or arrowroot powder
- 2 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate
- 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
- 7 to 8 medium apples - (about 7 cups diced apples)
Instructions
- Stir together oats, flour, date sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut in coconut oil until thoroughly incorporated.
- Stir in maple syrup and 2 tablespoons of apple juice.
- Mix in walnuts. Set aside.
- Prepare filling. Stir together arrowroot or cornstarch and juice concentrate in a large mixing bowl.
- Peel and dice apples into small pieces. Add to juice/starch mixture and mix well.
- Transfer apples to an oiled 8-inch x 8-inch baking dish. Spoon topping mixture over apples and lightly pat down.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until topping is lightly browned. Serve hot, warm, or cold.
Notes
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I love apple crisp, and it’s very difficult to find a good gluten-free recipe like this one. I’m going apple shopping tomorrow, so I can give this a try. Do you have a preference for the kind of apples to use?
I can’t wait to see your post about the cutting boards. I’m thinking they would make perfect Christmas gifts for a couple of people I know.
For the best flavor, I like to use a mixture of apples in my apple crisp.
Jonagold, Empire, Honey Crisp, Mutzu, Pink Lady, Cortland, Golden Delicious, and Fuji are good options.
I am interested in some of your recipes, such as the Sugar-Free Apple Crisp.
Do you post the nutrition information somewhere? My grandson was recently
diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and the carbohydrate data is very helpful.
Hi Sheridan,
Sorry I don’t have the that info for you; you can read more about why I don’t have nutrition information for my recipes here.
Jennifer
Apple crisp recipe looks delicious. Can you substitute date sugar for coconut sugar?
Hi Fonda,
I haven’t tried it with coconut sugar so I can’t say for sure, but I think I would stick with the date sugar because it adds a good flavor to the crisp.