How to Plan a Holiday Dessert

Choose something easy that can be made ahead
Choose something that travels well and grab good, sturdy dishes
Small batches or a big group? Either way, think about the type of people you will be feeding
Choose a well balanced, not overly sweet dish like this Apple Crisp
Choose a classic that will please all types of taste buds

What dessert is recommended?

You can't go wrong with a pie! Especially my grandmother's chocolate pie. But, if you are a newbie and you really want a crowd pleasing, easy recipe, an apple crisp is prefect! Or, of course, a chocolate chip cookie (never disappoints)!

Healthier Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp has always been a favorite dessert of mine! In this updated recipe of a traditional favorite, I reduced the sugar to only ½ cup to allow for a healthier version that is still full of flavor!

Start by cutting up the apples, tossing them in lemon juice, and placing them in some ramekins.

From there, mix the streusel topping together and spoon on top of the apples. Then, bake it! That's it! The easy and simple nature of this dessert makes it a favorite weeknight treat.

Add to a Holiday Table

This is my favorite holiday dessert because it isn't overly sweet. It's the perfect balance for the end of a great and hearty meal. This dish was served in a small ramekin with ice cream piled high on my Vietri Plates. I got Vietri as my wedding "china" and it really has a heavy, pottery feel that I love. The salad plate size is perfect for a holiday meal, too!

Dishes that Travel

Pack it in a few CorningWare dishes for a durable but cute travel option. Take it to a Friendsgiving in a large casserole dish or the small ramekins.

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Apple Crisp

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy Dessert, Gluten Free

Equipment

4 ramekins or 8 " pie dish
medium mixing bowl and large mixing bowl

Ingredients

3 apples chopped (yield 3 cups)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ cup lightly packed brown sugar
½ cup oat flour ground oats
¼ cup coconut oil
½ cup old fashioned oats
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray four individual 8oz ramekins with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large bowl, toss the chopped apples with the 1 Tablespoon lemon juice. Spoon about ¾ cups of chopped apples into each ramekin.
In another bowl, mix together the ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup oat flour, ½ cup oats, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Using your fingers, mix in the coconut oil in until well combined with the dry ingredients. Spoon about ¼ cup topping onto each ramekin.
Bake apple crisps for about 25-30 minutes until topping is golden brown. Serve with ice cream for a real treat!
You can also make this in an 8” pie dish and will bake it for the same amount of time.

Notes

*For a dairy option, use ¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces instead of coconut oil

*Regular Flour can be used instead of oat flour