Applesauce Crisp is a quick hack for making apple crisp without the fuss! This recipe makes 2 individual sized apple crisps but can be doubled if needed. This is made with a homemade chunky applesauce, with a simple oatmeal-pecan crisp topping.
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A Speedy Apple Crisp made with Applesauce!
The past few years, I have been using this method to make a quick, healthy apple crisp dessert. It takes about 3 minutes to throw together, 20 minutes to bake, and then is one of the best desserts you could ask for.
Using really chunky applesauce makes it similarly “saucy” to apple pie filling, sans the sugar and flour. The filling of this apple crisp is 100% apple.
I use this homemade Chunky Applesauce recipe. It’s so good on it’s own, I knew paired with a crunchy oat topping it would be out of this world!
What You’ll Need
- Chunky Applesauce (or use the applesauce you love!)
- Oats (certified glyphosate and gluten free recommended)
- Oat Flour (grind oats in a blender or use a bag of oat flour. Gluten free, if necessary.)
- Pecans (or sub walnuts, almonds, or coconut)
- Cinnamon
- Butter
- Maple Syrup (or honey)
How to Make Applesauce Crisp
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350º F.
Divide applesauce between two 8 ounce baking ramekins.
Step 2: In a bowl, combine the oats, oat flour, chopped pecans, and cinnamon. Stir to combine the dry ingredients.
Step 3: Drizzle in melted butter and maple syrup. Stir to evenly coat the dry ingredients.
Step 4: Divide the oatmeal mixture and top each of the ramekins of applesauce.
Step 5: Bake the Applesauce Crisps for 22 minutes, until the apple mixture is bubbling and the oats have begun to brown.
Step 6: Serve hot, with vanilla ice cream if desired!
Variations and Tips
Berry Applesauce Crisp: Give this a summery spin by adding berries to the mix! Just mix in 1/2 cup of chopped strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries into the applesauce prior to topping it with the oatmeal mixture.
Make this Nut Free: No need to add the pecans to the topping! Substitute unsweetened shredded coconut for the nuts in this recipe.
Add a caramel sauce: If the caramel drizzle has your mouth watering (it should!), this Vegan Salted Caramel Sauce is easy to make and perfection over a variety of desserts.
Serve À la mode: I topped these with my Creami Vanilla Protein Ice Cream. No sugar and 60 grams of protein in a pint! Another high protein option is a scoop of Greek yogurt. Keep it dairy free by using a scoop of coconut ice cream.
More Healthy Apple Recipes
- Gluten Free Apple Crisp (for when you need a whole pan!)
- Persimmon Apple Crumble
- Gluten Free Apple Pie
- Gluten Free Apple Bread
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Applesauce Crisp with Pecan-Oatmeal Topping
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce
- 1/3 cup oatmeal
- 2 tablespoons oat flour or oats ground into a flour
- 2 tablespoons pecans chopped (sub walnuts, hazelnuts, or raisins)
- 1 tablespoon butter salted (sub coconut oil plus pinch of salt)
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add ¾ cup applesauce to 2 individual baking ramekins.
- In a small bowl, mix together oatmeal, oat flour, pecans, and cinnamon.
- Add the maple syrup and melted butter, and stir to combine.
- Top each ramekin of apple sauce with half the crisp topping mixture.
- Bake for 22 minutes, or until applesauce is hot and the oats have begun to brown.
Yes! The smells may be one of the best parts of cooking and baking! When I made my slow cooker applesauce the first time this year..I about died!
Yes– and anything pumpkin spice also is a total mood lifter!
Oh gosh, I just love apples this time of year, Michelle, and this dish is perfection. I love that it’s so easy that my nephews will want to make it with me. Great recipe. Sharing 🙂
We love how simple this fun dessert is to make!