Pour in the pure maple syrup and melted butter, if using (9). In a separate bowl, add the oats, flour, and spices for the topping (7) and mix well to combine (8). Spread into a baking dish in an even layer (6). Toss the apples with the sugar and spices well until coated evenly (5). Add the slices to a large bowl with the lemon juice (3), sugar and spices (4). Vegan apple crisp is so easy to make! Prep the ingredients, throw it all in a casserole dish, and bake! The tedious part is peeling and slicing the apples, but after that, it’s smooth sailing! You could also do a mixture of apples and pears, instead of all apples. If you like more texture, you can add chopped nuts to the topping or dried fruit, like raisins or cranberries, to the apple filling. Melted coconut oil can be used in place of butter, also.Īdd-ins ~ I like my apple crisp pure and simple with just apples and a crunchy topping. You may find you need an extra tablespoon or two of pure maple syrup to moisten all of the topping if you leave out the butter.

I find it helps the topping to crisp up, but I’ve made it plenty of times without any butter and it’s just as delicious. Or you can lessen the amount by using it just in the apple mixture or just in the topping. You can leave out the nutmeg altogether if it’s not a flavor you care for. A little nutmeg goes a long way and the flavor can be a bit intense for some people. Spices ~ Cinnamon and apples are a match made in heaven! I love nutmeg, too, for it’s warm, nutty flavor. You could use oat flour here or even all-purpose instead. Use gluten free, if desired.įlour ~ I like almond flour because of it’s nutty flavor and moisture content. Quick oats won’t be as crisp and steel cut oats would be much too gritty. Oats ~ Old fashioned rolled oats provide the best texture. You could use brown sugar here if using melted butter to moisten. Using liquid sweetener means we need less butter or even none at all if that’s your preference. You could use brown sugar or coconut sugar if you prefer.įor the topping, I use pure maple syrup. It keeps the filling light in color in contrast to the brown oat topping. Sugar ~ I like organic cane sugar mixed with the apples. If you’re looking for a summer version of this dish, try my Vegan Peach Crisp! They are nice and tart and don’t get mushy when baked. Ingredient notes and substitutionsĪpples ~ Firm, tart apples are best for this vegan apple crisp as they contrast well with the sweet topping. For the topping: rolled oats, almond flour, spices (cinnamon, salt), pure maple syrup and, optional, melted vegan butter. Have fun! :) Please note, this drawing is now closed.7 Vegan Apple Crisp Ingredients you need Vegan Apple Crisp Ingredients: For the apple mixture: tart apples, lemon juice, pure vanilla extract, organic cane sugar and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, salt). Either add a link to this post on your blog or share this on Facebook or Twitter. So please keep an eye out for your name sometime early next week! Enter twice for more chances to win. I will announce the winner in my next post. It is always fun to hear from you! The giveaway will be open until 11:59pm PST on Monday the 28th of September, 2009. To be entered in this drawing, leave a comment below with your name or initials and a brief note if you would like. Those with cane sugar allergies will find this sugar suitable for their needs.

I have also used it to proof yeast with great results as well. I used it in my apple crisp recipe with absolutely delicious results! I have used it before in cookies and muffins and it works great. Use it where you would use brown sugar, Sucanat, or white sugar. Coconut sugar can be substituted 1 for 1 in baking. The flavors marry well with spices, which will be quite perfect for your autumn baking needs. I find the taste mild with slight molasses undertones, possibly even a little like maple syrup. Sounds lovely doesn't it? But what does it taste like? Coconut sugar or coconut palm sugar as it is also called is made from the dried sap of the coconut palm blossom. Compare that to honey of 75, agave nectar of 30, pure maple syrup of 54, or sugar (sucrose) of 95. What is Coconut Sugar?Coconut sugar is a low glycemic granulated sweetener with a glycemic index of 35.