I love making homemade fruit crisps, especially this vegan apple crisp. It is such an easy dessert and can be made with so many seasonal fruit options, like berry crisps (see this delicious strawberry crisp recipe). The vegan apple crisp is just absolutely perfect for the fall and brings in all the warm, cozy flavors. They also make a great, quick, and healthier option for dessert for a get-together with friends or family!
Are you Team Apple or Team Pumpkin during the Fall? I lean more towards team apple but these vegan pumpkin pancakes are still something we make seasonally! When it comes to Team Apple though, this vegan apple crisp recipe is my ultimate go-to!
Ingredients for Vegan Apple Crisp
For the Vegan Crisp Topping
- Apples. The best apples to use in a homemade apple crisp are apple varieties like granny smith or honey crisp. You are looking for crisp, tart, and also sweet. I have tried making this with a variety of apples so it's OKAY to use what you have on hand. You can adjust the tartness but adding more lemon juice.
- Sweeteners and Flavors. Maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and orange juice (for a little tartness)!
- Thickening Agent. I used cornstarch to keep the apple crisp as a thick slurry.
For the Vegan Crisp Topping
- Rolled oats. I like the crispness rolled oats give to this crisp. You can use gluten-free oats as well.
- All-purpose flour. If you are gluten-free, use gluten-free oats and gluten-free flour.
- Sweeteners and Flavors. Maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon.
- Coconut oil, not melted. You can also use vegan butter.
- Baking powder to help it crisp!
🍏 How to Make a Vegan Apple Crisp
- Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples.
- Mix the apple base ingredients in one bowl. and transfer to a baking dish greased with coconut oil.
- Combine the crisp ingredients. I like to use my hands for this to get a better crumbly-type mixture.
- Bake for about 30-40 minutes until your crisp is golden brown from the top.
- Enjoy warm by itself, with your favorite vegan ice cream (vanilla is the best with this!), dairy-free whipped cream, or caramel sauce!
- For a gluten-free apple crisp:
- Substitute the all-purpose flour for almond flour or gluten-free flour with a 1:1 ratio
Storage
This apple crisp can be cooked and stored in the fridge for 2-4 days. To reheat, place in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute. You may also, reheat it in the oven. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F, place it in an oven-safe dish, and heat for about 5-10 minutes or until heated thoroughly.
What is the Difference Between A Crisp and a Crumble?
Crisp:
- The topping typically includes oats, which gives it a crunchy, textured finish.
- In addition to flour, sweetener, and a fat (in this case, we used coconut oil), crisps often have nuts and spices (like cinnamon).
Crumble:
- The topping is usually simpler, made with just flour, sweetener, and fat (butter or oil).
- It has a finer, more crumbly texture (hence the name) instead of a crispy one like a crisp!
More Apple Recipes to Try
- Have delicious breakfasts with Apple Pie Overnight Oats and Apple Cinnamon Pancakes.
- These Apple Pie Bites are a cute little snack for kids or to serve as a holiday side!
More Fall Flavor Recipes
🍏 Other Healthy Dessert Ideas
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Apple Crisp
Ingredients
For the Apple Base
- 5 medium granny smith apples,, peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
For the Crisp Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup all purpose flour, , see notes for gluten-free options
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil,, not melted
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9x9 baking dish or 10 inch round pie dish with coconut oil.
- In a medium bowl, mix your peeled and sliced apples, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, cornstarch, orange juice.
- In a separate bowl, add your oats, cinnamon, flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, and salt. Mix by hand or with a spoon until crumbly consistency.
- Place your crisp on top of the apples in the baking dish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until your crisp is golden brown.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes, then enjoy with some vegan ice cream or drizzled with caramel.
Notes
- To make this gluten-free:
Make sure to use gluten-free oats. Sub all-purpose flour with almond flour or use gluten-free flour.
Nutrition Info
Tiffany
This was sooo good! I made this for thanksgiving and topped it with whipped cream. Everyone loved it! And so easy to make. I had large Granny Smith apples so I only did about 4.5 apples instead of 5 like the recipe calls for.
Jessica
Delish! I will definitely be making this again. 🙂
Jgohel
Very different and delicious
Jgohel
This is wonderful