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Lightened up Maple-Pecan Apple Crisp

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 9 servings
Calories 250
A healthier twist on classic apple crisp, featuring whole wheat flour, pecans, and maple syrup for a delicious and satisfying dessert.

Ingredients

Dough and Topping

  • 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup cold butter or vegan butter stick, cut into small cubes

Apple Filling

  • 5 medium Honeycrisp, Braeburn or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or bourbon (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 baking pan.
  • Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans. Cut in butter until crumbly. Chill topping.
  • Combine apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla. Toss to coat.
  • Spread apple mixture in pan, sprinkle with topping. Bake 45-55 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  • Cool 10 minutes. Serve warm, optionally with low-fat vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Using cold butter helps create a flaky topping. Chill the topping before baking for best results.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Apple, crisp, Healthy