Stovetop Apple Crisp (Sugar Free)
on Feb 25, 2023, Updated Oct 31, 2023
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This stovetop apple crisp is a delicious sweet treat to serve with yogurt, or oatmeal, or to enjoy as is! It comes together quickly on the stove, so no baking needed!
This apple crisp is a perfect dessert or topping option for babies, toddlers, and the whole family! It can be made with applesauce for a softer texture for babies, or with maple syrup for a more crisp apple crumble. It is a great way to add texture and flavor for a filling morning breakfast or snack!
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What You’ll Need
Here’s what you’ll need to make this stovetop apple crisp:
- Apples: I love using Honeycrisp or Fuji apples since they have the perfect sweetness and crunch, but other varieties work as well.
- Rolled Oats: Slightly toasted for added texture.
- Almond Flour: For added flavor and texture.
- Applesauce/Maple Syrup: Used to sweeten the crumble. Use unsweetened applesauce for a young baby to soften the oats or maple syrup for a more crisp texture.
- Cinnamon: Used for added flavor. Cinnamon enhances the natural sweetness of the apples.
- Butter: Used to toast the oats and cook the apples.
Step By Step Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan on medium heat and add in the oats. Stir the oats around in the pan to lightly toast them for 1-2 minutes, or until they are slightly golden. Stir continuously and watch them carefully so that they do not burn. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
- Peel and chop the apples into small cubes. Melt an additional 1 tablespoon of butter on the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Once the butter melts, add the apples to the pan along with the cinnamon. Stir well until the apples are fully coated. Cook the apples for 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the applesauce or maple syrup and stir to coat. Add the toasted oats back to the pan and stir.
- Add the almond flour to the pan and stir until everything is thoroughly combined. Let it cool and serve over oatmeal, or yogurt, or enjoy it as is!
Ingredient Substitutions
- Apples: You may replace the apples with pears or peaches to make a pear or peach crisp!
- Butter: The butter may be replaced with oil for a dairy-free alternative.
- Almond Flour: The almond flour may be omitted for a nut-free option.
Storage Instructions
Once cooled, store the apple crisp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You may reheat it in a pan or in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds. It is also great served cold!
Recipe Notes
- My favorite type of apple to use for this recipe is Honeycrisp apples. They are sweet and crisp and pair perfectly with cinnamon. If you cannot find Honeycrisp apples, I recommend another sweet apple variety such as Fuji apples.
- If preparing this for a baby, use unsweetened applesauce as the sweetener. It softens up the crisp and is the perfect texture for babies. If you are preparing it for a toddler or an adult, use maple syrup as the sweetener.
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Stovetop Apple Crisp
This stovetop apple crisp is a delicious sweet treat to serve with yogurt, or oatmeal, or to enjoy as is! It comes together quickly on the stove, so no baking needed!
Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 small apple, sweet variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp unsweetenened applesauce OR 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup almond flour
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan on medium heat and add in the oats. Stir the oats around in the pan to lightly toast them for 1-2 minutes, or until they are slightly golden. Stir continuously and watch them carefully so that they do not burn. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
- Peel and chop the apples into small cubes. Melt an additional 1 tablespoon of butter on the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Once the butter melts, add the apples to the pan along with the cinnamon. Stir well until the apples are fully coated. Cook the apples for 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the applesauce or maple syrup and stir to coat. Add the toasted oats back to the pan and stir.
- Add the almond flour to the pan and stir until everything is thoroughly combined. Let it cool and serve over oatmeal, or yogurt, or enjoy it as is!
Notes
- My favorite type of apple to use for this recipe is Honeycrisp apples. They are sweet and crisp and pair perfectly with cinnamon. If you cannot find Honeycrisp apples, I recommend another sweet apple variety such as Fuji apples.
- If preparing this for a baby, use unsweetened applesauce as the sweetener. It softens up the crisp and is the perfect texture for babies. If you are preparing it for a toddler or an adult, use maple syrup as the sweetener.
Nutrition
Calories: 119.03kcal, Carbohydrates: 10.11g, Protein: 2.03g, Fat: 8.48g, Saturated Fat: 3.84g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.38g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61g, Trans Fat: 0.23g, Cholesterol: 15.05mg, Sodium: 1.61mg, Potassium: 59.67mg, Fiber: 2.03g, Sugar: 3.53g, Vitamin A: 191.5IU, Vitamin C: 1.23mg, Calcium: 20.12mg, Iron: 0.54mg
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I read you can omit almond flour for a nut free version, do you replace it with another type of flour? If so, what type?
Hi Samaya, you can just omit it altogether, it just adds a little flavor😊
Another 10/10 recipe from Lily! So happy to have discovered her for delicious, east, quick meals for my little man.
I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed this, Taylor!😊