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A simple and easy paleo apple crisp recipe that yields gooey cinnamon apple filling with a delicious crisp topping! The best paleo apple crisp made with whole ingredients.

Who’s ready for ALL the fall-inspired desserts? Today, I’m sharing a reader-loved Beaming Baker recipe for Paleo Apple Crisp… with updated photos, slightly revamped recipe and more!

Are you ready for it? Let’s do this!

Let’s welcome fall with open arms, open mouths (what a visual), and open forks (how one does that, we might never know). Just… get ready to spear that fork right into a nice, warm, gooey, crispy-topped Paleo Apple Crisp made with coconut and pecans!

A simple and easy paleo apple crisp recipe that yields gooey cinnamon apple filling with a delicious crisp topping! The best paleo apple crisp made with whole ingredients. #AppleCrisp #Paleo #Apples #AppleCrumble | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Paleo Apple Crisp with Pecans & Coconut!

This paleo apple crisp recipe started pretty innocently as a regular ol’ gluten free apple crisp. There were oats involved, hopes for a beautiful crumble top that even Betty Crocker would give me the stinkeye for in a local bake-off.

As if she would stoop to my level.

Anywho, oats were involved and things looked promising. But (isn’t there always a big old butt??), that ol’ jerk wonderfully versatile ingredient named coconut oil reared its difficult head. Dagnabit.

Truth is, coconut oil just doesn’t work like butter. There. I said it. In the case of making a deliciously crispy apple crumble topping, it was not to be. At least not with the ingredients I knew were traditionally expected.

So after Erik and I peeled apples til our eyes were crossed joyfully reveled in the delight that is peeling and coring 20 apples for those sanity questioning incredibly educational apple crisp trials, I decided to change directions.

>>related: Gluten Free Apple Crisp Recipe

A simple and easy paleo apple crisp recipe that yields gooey cinnamon apple filling with a delicious crisp topping! The best paleo apple crisp made with whole ingredients. #AppleCrisp #Paleo #Apples #AppleCrumble | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

The Making of This Paleo Apple Crisp

Sometimes, you just have to scrap everything you know and start fresh.

Once Erik begrudgingly bemoaned playfully and happily agreed to help peel more apples with me, we began again. One thing I learned from the previous apple crisp trials was how little added sugar I could use to still create a gooey and perfectly sweet apple filling.

Now that I had the grain free apple crisp filling nailed down, all I needed to figure out was the topping. I went around the internet, searching for the most negative feedback on traditional apple crisp recipes.

One thing I learned: people really don’t like a non-crispy topping.

As such, one of my top goals was: Make a Crispy Topping.

After some soul searching, a few semi-snide passive aggressive comments lovingly traded between me and Erik, then a few be-cool-guys-don’t-let-the-apples-get-to-you BB team talks, I had an epiphany.

Paleo Apple Crisp that’s actually crisp!

Let’s make this apple crisp PALEO.

YES!!! Throw away the flour, throw away the grains, and start fresh. But, don’t throw stuff away because it’s expensive and that’s wasteful. Just… throw it away figuratively.

I used elements from my super crispy, grain free paleo granola to create the lovely paleo apple crumble-worthy topping for this delicious paleo apple crisp!

Which has now become one of my top paleo recipes!

A simple & easy paleo apple crisp recipe for super crisp topping and gooey cinnamon apple filling.

A simple and easy paleo apple crisp recipe that yields gooey cinnamon apple filling with a delicious crisp topping! The best paleo apple crisp made with whole ingredients. #AppleCrisp #Paleo #Apples #AppleCrumble | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

TL;DR: Grain Free Paleo Apple Crisp

Let me tell you about this out-of-this-world grain free paleo apple crisp. It’s:

  • so deliciously crispy on top, you can legit tap it with a spoon and hear it!
  • filled with warm, cozy grain free apple filling
  • vegangluten-freedairy-freePALEO
  • bursting with nutty goodness
  • refined sugar-free & flourless
  • made with the simple, healthy ingredients you love
  • tested like crazy so you don’t have to 

 Best Tools for Yummy Paleo Apple Crisp!

  • Blanched Almond Flour – one of my favorite ingredients for paleo baking. Super fine blanched almond flour: the perfect way to make this grain free apple crisp!
  • Coconut Oil – a paleo vegan + gluten free baking staple in my pantry.
  • Large Coconut Flakes – one of the key ingredients in my paleo apple crisp. They crisp up like woah!

I can’t wait to hear what you think of my grain free paleo apple crisp! Let me know in the comments below if you try it. ๐Ÿ™‚ As always, I’m so grateful to be here with you, sharing in these tasty kitchen adventures! ‘Til the next one…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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A simple and easy paleo apple crisp recipe that yields gooey cinnamon apple filling with a delicious crisp topping! The best paleo apple crisp made with whole ingredients. #AppleCrisp #Paleo #Apples #AppleCrumble | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

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A simple and easy paleo apple crisp recipe that yields gooey cinnamon apple filling with a delicious crisp topping! The best paleo apple crisp made with whole ingredients. #AppleCrisp #Paleo #Apples #AppleCrumble | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com
5 from 30 votes
Servings: 12 -16 servings

Paleo Apple Crisp

A simple and easy paleo apple crisp recipe that yields gooey cinnamon apple filling with a delicious crisp topping! The best paleo apple crisp made with whole ingredients. Grain-Free.
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
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Ingredients 

Paleo Apple Crisp Filling

Pecan Coconut Crisp Topping

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350ยฐF. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with coconut oil. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add all Filling ingredients: apples, coconut sugar, maple syrup, almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract. Using a rubber spatula, stir and fold until apples are fully coated and sugar has dissolved. If your mixture isnโ€™t very wet, add in waterโ€”youโ€™ll want to see 1-2 tablespoons liquid at the bottom of your mixing bowl. I used 1 ยฝ tablespoons water in mine.
  • Pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use the spatula to smooth apples into an even layer.
  • Add all Topping ingredients to a medium bowl. Using a fork, stir and fold until crumbles form. Gently spoon evenly over apples, making sure to keep crumbles intact.
  • Bake for 40-60 minutes. Mine took 45 minutes. Itโ€™s done when the topping is a deep golden brown and the juice around the filling has thickened. To test, use a spoon to carefully lift up a corner of the crisp to see the juices. If it's still watery, bake for another 5 minutes.
  • Allow to cool for 10-15 mins. Serve warm with a scoop with dairy-free ice cream on top. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

Notes

Where to Buy Ingredients: Pecans | Blanched Almond Flour | Coconut Sugar | Raw Coconut Chips
*I like to use a mix of apples: Braeburn, Fuji, Gala, and Granny Smith.
Best served right away--the topping will be extra crispy! If needed, here are... Refrigerator storing notes: Cover with foil, or transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat before serving.
Room temperature storing notes: Cover with foil and store at room temperature for up to 2 days. The topping is more likely to stay crispy if stored at room temperature.
To freeze: place in an airtight, freezer-friendly container for up to 2 weeks. Heat in 30-second increments until the filling is warm.
Special Tools: 4 Event Timer | Apple Corer & Slicer | Fruit Peeler | 4oz Prep Bowls
Course: Dessert, Fall
Cuisine: American
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96 Comments

  1. Rowena says:

    5 stars
    This was amazing and made SUCH a good breakfast this morning in wintery UK. Thank you!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Yay! . Iโ€™m so thrilled to hear it Rowena!

  2. Karen Jackson-Simmons says:

    5 stars
    So glad I happened upon this recipe through a Google search! I made it for a church dessert potluck yesterday…the only Paleo dish on the table…and it was GONE!!! It was a huge hit. Can’t wait to make it again…and it’s definitely on my Thanksgiving menu!! Karen~

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Oh wow!!! Donโ€™t you love it when yours is the only one that people usually shy away from (paleo, vegan, dairy-free, etc), but itโ€™s irresistible anyway? ๐Ÿ™‚ Iโ€™m so pleased to hear that my recipe will make it into your Thanksgiving table! Amazing. Big hugs to you, Karen!! โค๏ธ

  3. Mary Pasley says:

    Perfect timing. I just found your site and am making this for a girls night this weekend. A quick question. Do you add a drizzle of butter (love your comment on coconut oil in place of butter .) on the topping before baking?
    Love your site (and cross out words .). So glad I found it

    Mary

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Hi Mary! No need to drizzle butter on top. Itโ€™ll be crispyโ€”just make sure to serve it within a few hours. Iโ€™m so pleased that I could elicit a few giggles from ya. . Canโ€™t wait to hear what you think!! P.S. Have a fantastic girls night!!! Xo

  4. Ilene says:

    Can this recipe be double, and still use the same cooking time?

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Hi Ilene! Youโ€™d most likely have to increase the baking time, but Iโ€™m not sure by how much. Start with an extra 5 minutes or so and check it regularly. Good luck!

  5. Melanie says:

    5 stars
    We did a “Thanksgiving in August’ last night for family since my entire family won’t be together for the holiday. A handful of people are trying to watch their sugar intake so I wanted to make something that fit their dietary needs. And then there were people who are die hard apple pie lovers, and I wanted to make sure they enjoyed it too. Needless to say, it was a hit! Next time, I would add maybe one or two more apples to make it “heartier” since there’s no grains in this. Thank you for such a wonderful recipe!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Omigosh, Thanksgiving in August sounds like so much fun!! What a great idea to celebrate the holidays early since youโ€™re all together. ๐Ÿ™‚ So happy everyone enjoyed it!

  6. Jen says:

    Pinning!! Iโ€™m going to try and use this with summer berries and peaches!! Woot:)

  7. Monique says:

    I will be trying this recipe! Would you have a sense of calories/nutritional info? If itโ€™s on here somewhere, I apologize, I didnโ€™t see it. Thanks

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Fantastic! No apologies needed. ๐Ÿ™‚ Iโ€™m actually slowly but surely going through the process of adding nutritional info across the site. Thank you for bearing with me! Hope you enjoy the crisp. ๐Ÿ™‚

  8. Vanessa says:

    Thanks for sharing! can I make it very far ahead of time?

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Youโ€™re very welcome Vanessa! โ˜บ๏ธ I wouldnโ€™t recommend making it too far in advance, as it tasted best the first day. Hope this helps!

  9. Suzanne says:

    Yum! This looks so good! I cant wait to try it!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Awesome! Hope you enjoy Suzanne!

  10. M abreu says:

    5 stars
    Looks great! But, I’m allergic to nuts (as in can’t use almond flour….. ugh.) .. what would you suggest to substitute???

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Thank you! Try sunflower seed meal! ๐Ÿ™‚ Can’t wait to hear what you think!