VEGAN BAKED APPLE CRUMBLE

I remember it was in the second grade that I first fell in love with apples… I was walking through an enchanted orchard in the country side and noticed the bright red… just kidding!

Here's the recipe:

Ingredients

For the Apple Mixture:

• 4 cups apples, sliced (I used about 8 medium sized apples total)

• 3 tbsp. pure maple syrup

• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 

• 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

• 1 dash of clove and 1 dash of nutmeg (optional – use just a sprinkle – it goes a long way – too much will be overpowering)

• pinch of sea salt

For the Oat Crumble Topping

• 1.5 cups of old fashioned oats

• 1-2 tbsp maple syrup 

• 1 tsp. cinnamon

• 2 tbsp melted vegan butter

• 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)  I have a nut allergy so did not use them

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375° F.

2. Combine apples, maple syrup, and spices in medium baking dish; mix well. Set aside.

3. Combine oats, maple syrup, vegan butter, cinnamon and nuts in a medium bowl; mix well.

4. Top apple mixture with oat mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until apples are soft.

Super easy to make and so delicious.  For a really healthy version, go lighter on the maple syrup and omit the vegan butter.   These are so good!!

Enjoy!

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