Hi guys, it’s Adina, and today on CT Cooks we’re gonna be making a healthy-ish apple crisp. Thanksgiving is coming up, and we all know that dessert is the best part, but it usually comes with a lot of unnecessary calories and fat. So I’ve made an apple crisp recipe that’s just as good as the regular version, but just a little bit better for you!

This time, we not only have the recipe, but a fun video to walk you through the whole cooking process as well!

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 30-40 minutes

Equipment 

  • Pie Dish 
  • 2 Large Bowls
  • Knife 
  • Large Spoon
  • Cutting Board 

Ingredients 

Filling 

  • 3-4 large apples (can add up to 5 for a fuller crisp)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon 
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg 
  • 2 tTbsp flour 
  • 1/2 cup orange juice 

Crumble 

  • 1 cup rolled oats 
  • 1 cup chopped pecans 
  • 1 cup coconut oil 
  • 1 cup brown sugar 

Instructions

  • Peel and core apples and chop into 3/4 inch pieces and combine with cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and orange juice.
  • Combine the rolled oats, chopped pecans and brown sugar into a bowl and work in coconut oil with a spoon until the mixture has a sandy consistency.
  • Add the filling to the pie dish and top with desired amount of crumble.
  • Cook for 30 minutes or until done.


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