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A golden apple crisp fills a clear, square baking dish with a serving spoon digging in.

Apple Crisp Granola

Jani H. Leuschel
Who doesn't love a homey apple dessert with cinnamon spice and a crispy topping? It's an especially good thing when prep is super quick (thanks to the granola).
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 361 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • Baking spray for the pan
  • 4 apples, medium. Use 5 apples if they are small.
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch (optional)
  • 2 cups granola
  • ¼ cup flour (can use gluten-free)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, or brown stevia or monkfruit sweetener that measures 1:1 for sugar
  • teaspoons cinnamon (divided use)
  • teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ cup coconut oil or canola oil
  • ¼ cup butter, softened. Choose canola or coconut oil, if vegan.

Instructions
 Start Cooking 

  • Before beginning prep, wash hands thoroughly for 20 seconds. Lather, rinse, and dry.
  • Set oven to 350°F. 
  • Wash apples. Using a paring knife, cut them in half and remove the core. Place them flat side down on a cutting board, and reach for a large knife. Cut into slices or chop into rough cubes.
    (I don't remove the skins because they contain so much nutrition. Plus, they're often super sweet.)
    You can also use a coring tool for this chore.
  • Place your prepped apples in a large bowl, and toss with maple syrup, lemon juice, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add cornstarch, if using, and stir to coat.
  • Pour apples into a square baking dish coated with baking spray or greased with butter.
  • Wipe out the bowl used to prep the apples. Combine the granola, brown sugar, flour, remaining cinnamon, and allspice. Mix thoroughly.
  • Combine the coconut oil and softened butter with the dry ingredients and blend well.
  • Spoon or ladle topping over apples and spread evenly. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet (to catch any bubbly juices) in the oven, and bake for about 45 minutes.
    Check at 30 minutes to see if the apples are soft and make sure the topping is not getting too brown.
  • When the topping is lightly golden and the apples are soft with bubby juices, remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping. Or enjoy at breakfast with plain Greek yogurt on top!

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 59mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 4gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 228IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition Facts
Apple Crisp Granola
Amount per Serving
Calories
361
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
15
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
59
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
244
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
48
g
16
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
26
g
29
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
228
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
48
mg
5
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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