[Foodie Friday Recipe] Cranberry Pecan Apple Crumble

This cranberry pecan apple crumble recipe is the perfect healthier holiday dessert!
This delicious dessert is a perfect way to enjoy the flavors of the season, and it’s topped with a crunchy toasted pecan & cranberry topping that will go great with ice cream when served à la mode. It makes a tempting, lovely, and not-too-unhealthy holiday dessert, and will leave your kitchen smelling amazing!
Serve this up at a holiday party or pot-luck, and you won’t have any leftovers – that’s for sure! (For a vegan or dairy-free dessert, just leave off the ice cream, or substitute a dairy-free version.)
Cranberry Pecan Apple Crumble Recipe
Yield: 5 to 6 servings
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Ingredients:
For the filling
5 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into ½ chunks
¼ cup coconut sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons tapioca flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the topping
2 cups Purely Elizabeth Ancient Grain Granola Cereal, Cranberry Pecan (or other cranberry pecan granola cereal)
3 tablespoons almond or tapioca flour
3 tablespoons Liquid Coconut Oil (or regular coconut oil if you prefer)
Coconut oil cooking spray (or butter)
Ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, and coat a large non-reactive oven-safe skillet with cooking spray (or butter).
Make the filling
In a large bowl, add apples, coconut sugar, and maple syrup; stir. Sprinkle in tapioca, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and lemon juice; stir until fully combined.
Make the topping
In another bowl, toss together granola, almond flour, and coconut oil; stir until well blended. (If using regular coconut oil, you may need to melt it first.)
Assemble the crisp
Spread apples evenly on the bottom of the skillet; sprinkle with topping. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until apples are tender and topping is golden brown. Let sit 10 minutes before serving with ice cream or fresh whipped cream.
Recipe Source: ThriveMarket.com