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AIP Cinnamon Thyme Apple Crisp

AIP Cinnamon Thyme Apple Crisp

One taste of this delicious dessert and you’ve won’t believe it is AIP and refined sugar free. The addition of fresh thyme adds a subtle savory note to the otherwise sweet flavor profile of this classic recipe.
Course Dessert, recipes
Cuisine AIP, Allergy Friendly, American, Autoimmune Protocol, dairy free, gluten free, Paleo
Keyword AIP, aip comfort food, aip dessert, apples, coconut-free, crisp, crumble, dairy-free, easy, paleo, paleo dessert, tigernut
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Author Meagen Ashley

Ingredients

  • 6 large firm apples, cored, peeled, and sliced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 c pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp additive-free apple juice like Martinelli’s or Lakewood
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground mace
  • 1½ tsp fresh thyme leaves or ¾ tsp dried
  • ¼ tsp sea salt

Topping

  • 1 c dried plain coconut chips (sub sliced tigernuts for coconut-free)
  • 1/4 c cassava flour
  • 1/3 c tigernuts sliced
  • 1/3 c honey
  • 3 Tbsp sustainable palm shortening OR coconut oil melted

Serving

  • AIP-compliant vanilla ice cream see link to recipes in notes OR chilled whipped coconut cream

Instructions

  1. Place top oven rack in the center position and heat oven to 350. Grease an 8” x 8” baking dish and set aside.
  2. Place apples in a large non-reactive bowl and toss with fresh lemon juice. Add maple syrup, apple juice, cinnamon, mace, thyme leaves, and salt. Toss to combine and set aside.
  3. Combine topping ingredients in a separate bowl and stir until coconut flakes are thoroughly coated and all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
  4. Pour apple mixture into prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Spread the topping evenly across the top in a uniform layer, as well.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes. If the top layer starts to brown too fast, cover dish loosely with aluminum foil or a baking sheet to prevent over-browning. Continue baking for another 15-20 minutes or until the apple crisp is nice and bubbling. Remove from oven and set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Serve warm with some AIP vanilla ice cream or chilled whipped coconut cream if desired. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

ICE CREAM RECIPES

AIP Vanilla Ice Cream (contains coconut) 

Tigernut Vanilla Ice Cream (coconut-free) *IMPORTANT: Be sure to omit the guar gum and use vanilla bean powder to keep it AIP compliant*

 

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS RECIPE:

Dried, Plain Coconut Chips

Cassava Flour

Sliced Tigernuts

Sustainable Palm Shortening

Additive-Free Apple Juice