Turmeric Maple Almond Crisp (Printable Version)
Spiced apples with turmeric, maple syrup, and a crunchy almond oat topping, perfect for chilly evenings.
# Ingredient List:
→ Apples
01 - 6 medium crisp apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 teaspoons lemon juice
→ Filling Flavor
03 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
04 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Crisp Topping
08 - 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)
09 - 1/2 cup almond flour
10 - 1/2 cup sliced almonds
11 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
12 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
14 - Pinch of salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) baking dish thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, maple syrup, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and salt until evenly coated. Spread the mixture uniformly in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix rolled oats, almond flour, sliced almonds, maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until the mixture becomes crumbly.
04 - Evenly sprinkle the crisp topping over the apple mixture. Bake for 35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbling.
05 - Allow the dish to cool for 10 minutes before serving warm. Optionally accompany with vanilla ice cream or yogurt.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The turmeric adds a subtle golden warmth that feels like a secret ingredient everyone keeps asking about, but it never overpowers the apples.
- It comes together in just 50 minutes from start to finish, so you can satisfy a craving for homemade dessert without spending your whole evening in the kitchen.
- The crispy almond topping stays wonderfully crunchy even after baking, providing that textural contrast that makes each bite interesting.
02 -
- Don't skip the resting period or you'll end up with a gorgeous but soupy mess on your plate. Those 10 minutes make all the difference between a crisp you eat with a fork and a crisp you drink with a spoon.
- The magic is in using real maple syrup, not maple-flavored syrup. The difference is profound, and it's what allows the turmeric to shine without making the dish taste medicinal.
- Slice your apples fairly uniformly so they cook at the same rate. Thick slices will stay firm and crunchy while thin slices turn to mush, creating an inconsistent texture throughout.
03 -
- Room-temperature ingredients mix together more easily, so let your butter and maple syrup sit out for 15 minutes before making the topping. Cold butter clumps and doesn't distribute evenly.
- Slice your apples just before assembling the dish to minimize browning, but have everything else prepped and ready so you can work quickly without stress.