Best Recipe for Spiced Einkorn Apple Crisp
Move over pumpkin spice! The ultimate fall dessert has arrived in the form of this delicious apple crisp made with einkorn flour. Flavored with crisp apples, cinnamon and vanilla, and topped with a cinnamon and brown sugar crumble, it brings the ultimate taste of fall to any table.
Ah… apple crisp. The perfect fall dessert! Made even better by using ancient whole grains, this einkorn apple crisp recipe is both delicious and nutritious. You can find many delicious einkorn recipes here on the blog, including brownies, pancakes, and even sandwich bread! It really is a great way to sneak in more nutrition into your standard recipes. You can find easy beginner recipes for einkorn flour in this post.
I suggest the next time you go to bake something with regular white flour or even bread flour, definitely give einkorn a try! I think you will be surprised with how delicious and nutritious the results can be.
Why You’ll Love It
- Quick and easy: This recipe comes together easily with simple, whole food ingredients that most everyone already has on hand. Better yet, it can be prepped and baked in under an hour.
- Boosted with nutrients: Einkorn flour is an ancient grain that hasn’t been processed the same way modern wheat has. Due to this, it is packed full of protein and vitamins, and boasts a much lower gluten content than modern flour, making it a good option for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Apples get a chance to shine: Tart, crisp apples baked until soft and tender and topped with a buttery, gooey brown sugar topping…heaven! Take advantage of apples during peak season to really let their flavor shine.
Ingredients
This recipe requires a few simple ingredients:
- For the apple filling: 5 cups sliced fresh apples, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/2 cup brown sugar.
- For the crumble topping: 1/2 cup all purpose einkorn flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 stick of cold butter.
Step by Step Instructions
- Begin by preheating oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare the fruit filling: To a large bowl, add 5 cups of sliced or cubed apples, lemon juice, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir and set aside while you prepare the crumble topping.
- For the crumble crisp topping: In a separate mixing bowl, add brown sugar, einkorn flour, rolled oats, salt, and cinnamon. Stir gently and then add in 1/2 cup (1 stick) of cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, begin blending the cold butter into the flour mixture, stopping once the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a well seasoned 8 inch cast iron skillet , pie dish, or lightly greased 9 x 9 baking pan, pour in the apple mixture, spreading evenly throughout the baking dish. Top with the crumble topping.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown on top and the fruit is bubbly around the edges of the pan.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with a generous dollop of vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container to enjoy for up to 3 days.
Tips for Success
- You do not need to peel the apples, only if you prefer.
- I used salted butter in this recipe, but unsalted butter will also work just fine.
- I recommend cutting the apples as uniformly as you can, so they bake evenly.
- If you don’t want to use refined sugar, you can substitute coconut sugar if you like.
- Use either rolled oats or old-fashioned oats in this recipe to get the best texture. I do not recommend quick oats.
- You can easily customize this fruit crisp recipe! Experiment with different flavors by substituting a variety of fresh fruit. Change it to whatever is in season, like this einkorn blueberry crisp or peach blueberry crisp.
- Our favorite way to enjoy this apple crumble is straight from the oven and topped with a big scoop of homemade ice cream.
FAQs and Storage
Use whatever variety of apple you enjoy. I typically recommend Granny Smith apples in recipes because they hold up really well when baked and their tart flavor compliments all of the sugary sweetness nicely. That being said, I always recommend using whatever is in season to get the best flavor. Today, I used pink lady apples with delicious results.
This apple crisp will store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Einkorn Apple Crisp
Move over pumpkin spice! The ultimate fall dessert has arrived in the form of this delicious apple crisp made with einkorn flour. Flavored with crisp apples, cinnamon and vanilla, and topped with a cinnamon and brown sugar crumble, it brings the ultimate taste of fall to any table.
Ingredients
- 5 cups apples, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Crumble Topping
- 1/2 cup all purpose einkorn flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 stick cold, cubed butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Begin by preheating oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare the fruit filling: To a large bowl, add 5 cups of sliced or cubed apples, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and the remaining dry ingredients. Stir and set aside while you prepare the crumble topping.
- For the crumble crisp topping: In a separate mixing bowl, add brown sugar, einkorn flour, rolled oats, salt, and cinnamon. Stir gently and then add in 1/2 cup (1 stick) of cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, begin blending the cold butter into the flour mixture, stopping once the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a well seasoned 8 inch cast iron skillet , pie dish, or lightly greased 9 x 9 baking pan, pour in the apple mixture, spreading evenly throughout the baking dish. Top with the crumble topping.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown on top and the fruit is bubbly around the edges of the pan.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with a generous dollop of vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container to enjoy for up to 3 days.
Notes
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What is your favorite apple dessert?
