Angelic Apple Crisp

Apple crisp, (referred to as apple cobbler by some), is a comfort dessert that takes little effort to make, but is always a pleaser. Pair this with some vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel if you are feeling snazzy. I also advise serving the crisp immediately after you take it out of the oven so the ice cream melts from the heat. And yes, this treat is suitable for breakfast as well as dessert.
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Angelic Apple Crisp
From How It All Vegan

6-8 apples, (I used Gala with great results)

1/3 cup apple juice

1/2 cup maple syrup

1 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup flour

1/4 cup butter or vegan margarine

1/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

dash of salt

dash of nutmeg

1 box vanilla ice cream, (or soy ice cream for vegans)

caramel topping (optional)

Directions
Core and slice the apples into small chunks. Place into a lightly oiled baking dish. Mix together the apple juice and maple syrup in a small bowl and pour it over the apple mixture. In another bowl, combine the sugar, flour, spices and butter. Make sure the butter is evenly distributed throughout the dry mixture. Sprinkle the oat mixture over the apples and bake for 30-40 minutes, until the topping is browned and crispy.

Abbe's Apple Crunch Delight

The following recipe is a creation from my fellow-dancer friend Abbe. 

It is no secret that the combination of nuts and apples is such a classic and time-tested duet of flavors. (Just think of peanut butter and apples). By adding a smidgen of cinnamon sugar and honey, there is a pleasant sweetness drawn out of the apples that makes the perfect healthy dessert. A bit of oats makes this reminiscent of an apple pie, without the guilt inducing butter. 

 

Abbe's Apple Crunch Delight 

Topping

2 cups of mixed nuts (pecans, cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds)

1 cup oats

1/4 cup almond milk

4 squares of graham crackers

Drizzle

Extra oats

3 tablespoons honey

Filling 

2 chopped Fuji apples

3 tablespoons cinnamon

3 tablespoons sugar

Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

Pulse topping ingredients in a blender or food processor to a mush-like texture. 

Take apple chunks and coat in the cinnamon and sugar.

Grease a 9 inch cake pan with cooking spray. Pour apple mixture into the pan. 

Pour the "mush" over the apples. Top with "Drizzle" ingredients. 

Place the cake pan in the oven and bake for around 40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and browned. 

Serve warm and a la mode.