Nut-Free Apple Crunch
Elevate your dessert game with Nut-Free Apple Crunch, a fall-inspired treat that’s perfect for anyone avoiding nuts. This easy-to-make recipe features tender, cinnamon-spiced apple slices baked to perfection under a buttery, golden oat crumble topping. With the earthy sweetness of brown sugar and the bright tang of lemon juice, every bite strikes a perfect balance of flavors. Best of all, this recipe skips the nuts, making it an inclusive choice for those with allergies without sacrificing texture or taste. Ready in just one hour, it’s an ideal dessert for family dinners, holidays, or any cozy gathering. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a comforting, nut-free indulgence everyone will love!
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Ingredients
- 6 medium Apples
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.75 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Old-fashioned oats
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the apple slices with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are well-coated.
Step 4
Transfer the apple mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, prepare the topping by combining all-purpose flour, old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, and salt.
Step 6
Cut in the chilled, diced unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 7
Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed throughout the crumble mixture.
Step 8
Spread the oat mixture evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Step 11
Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and enjoy your nut-free apple crunch!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1556.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2656.8 |
| Total Fat 103.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 62.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 258.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 644.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 434.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 36.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 286.2g | |
| Protein 21.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 58.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 222.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1669.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories