Apple Crisp
We go through a LOT of apples at our house. The Honeycrip is the champion of all apples, and I swear to you- a slice of honeycrisp with some almond butter and mini chocolate chips is one of the best desserts around!
We ended up with way too many apples one day and I just decided to create a healthier version of apple crisp. Most desserts that are made with fruit really don’t need sugar. This yumminess is sweetened with vanilla extract, cinnamon, and maple syrup! Bravery gives this dish 10 out of 10 stars too!
Start by peeling and chopping 4-6 apples. (4 large or 6 small)
This can be made start to finish in an iron skillet or any skillet that can go into the oven. If you don’t have that type of skillet, just transfer the apple mixture to a baking dish before baking.
Melt butter in an oven safe skillet. (You all know lodge cast iron skillets are my favorite!) This is a great recipe to involve kiddos! There is lots of stirring and the older ones could help with the apple chopping!
Add 2 tsp of cinnamon, pinch of salt and stir. Add the apples to the skillet and cook/stir on medium heat for about 5 minutes until apples soften.
Take the skillet off the heat. Next, add oats, granola, cinnamon, salt, maple syrup, and vanilla. SO EASY! Stir all of this together, and pop it in the oven. Again, you can also just transfer the mixture to a baking dish. I LOVE Purely Elizabeth granola- they make a gluten free granola, and their granola is a lower sugar granola.
Bake on 350 for 30 minutes! This can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a yummy dessert with ice cream! Save leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for easy weekday snacks! I made this yesterday when my family came to visit and we ate it for a late lunch! Most of the kiddos loved it too. ENJOY!
Apple Crisp
*3 Tbs butter
*4 tsp cinnamon, divided
*1 tsp of salt, divided
*4-6 apples (4 large, 6 small) peeled and chopped
*1 C oats
*2 C granola
*2 Tbs maple syrup
*2 tsp vanilla
*vanilla ice cream (optional)
Preheat oven to 350.
Melt butter in an oven safe skillet. Add 2 tsp of cinnamon and 1/2 tsp of salt and stir together.
Add the apples and stir and cook for about 5 minutes until apples begin to soften,
Take the skillet off the heat.
Add oats, granola, 2 tsp of cinnamon, 1/2 tsp of salt, maple syrup, and vanilla.
Stir until everything is combined and apples are coated with mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
(If you don’t have an iron safe skillet, transfer mixture to a baking dish)
Bake on 350 for 30 minutes. Top with ice cream for a dessert or for breakfast plain! ENJOY!
