Betty’s Apple Crisp
In the fall and winter, my family enjoys eating cooked apples, especially apple crisps. I add spices that are warming and helpful for digestion.
If you want to add a sweetener, use organic coconut sugar, the dehydrated sap of the coconut palm. It's not processed like regular white or brown sugar so it has more minerals, antioxidants and a slightly lower glycemic index. Just as with any other sweetener, use it in moderation. If the apples I use are too tart, I will add coconut sugar.
Description
Good for balancing vata dosha, and good for pitta dosha as well as kapha dosha in moderation.
Ingredients
- 3 large seasonal organic apples (our favorite is Honeycrisp)
- 2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/4 tsp allspice powder
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger powder
- 3 Tbs coconut sugar (optional)
- 3/4 cup organic rolled oats
- 1/4 cup flax meal
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp lemon flavor extract (or 3/4 capful)
- 2 Tbsp melted ghee (or coconut oil for a vegan version)
- 2 Tbs coconut sugar (optional)
Apple filling
Topping
Instructions
- 1 Preheat oven to 375 F.
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Peel, core and then slice the apples into 1/8 inch thick slices. Place in a medium sized bowl.- 3
Add the spices to the apples and mix gently until each slice is well coated.- 4
Arrange the apples neatly in a pie plate. This helps the apples cook evenly, and they look pretty too.- 5
Mix all the ingredients for the topping thoroughly.- 6
Place the oat and flax topping on top of the apples. Spread it out evenly to cover the apples completely.- 7
Cover with a larger deep pie dish, then bake for 30 minutes.- 8
Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes.- 9
Let stand a few minutes to cool and then enjoy! It's healthy to eat for breakfast too.Thank you and if you enjoyed this recipe, I'd love for you to share it with your friends!
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