Healthier Apple Crisp

​Apple Filling

- 5 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced

- 1 tbsp maple syrup or sugar-free maple syrup

- 1 tbsp lemon juice

- 1½ tsp cinnamon

- ½ tsp vanilla

- 1 tbsp cornstarch

- Pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice

- Pinch of salt

Crisp Topping

- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats

- ¼ cup flour

- 2 tbsp brown sugar or brown sugar substitute

- 1½ tsp cinnamon

- 2 tbsp light butter, softened

- 2 tbsp sugar-free syrup

- Pinch of salt​

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly spray an 8x8-inch baking dish.

2. Toss apples with 1 tbsp syrup, lemon juice, 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, vanilla, cornstarch, nutmeg, and pinch of salt.

3. Transfer the apples to the baking dish.

4. Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and pinch of salt. Stir in light butter and 2 tbsp syrup until crumbly.

5. Sprinkle evenly over the apples.

6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the apples are tender and the topping is golden.

7. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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