White spelt flour usually can be found in natural foods stores, but you can substitute 1/3 cup unbleached flour if necessary. Pineapple juice adds a nice flavor, but apple juice works, too.
Oatmeal-Spelt Apple Crisp
Rate this recipe!
Ingredients
- 7 cups peeled, cored, and sliced Yellow Delicious or Arkansas Black apples (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- 1/3 cup agave nectar or pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 1 Seeds and pods from split vanilla bean
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup white spelt flour
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chilled unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Place apples, agave or syrup, pineapple juice, butter, and vanilla seeds and pods (or extract) in a 4-quart stockpot. Cook over medium heat until apples are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- While apples are cooking, make topping. In a large bowl, combine spelt flour, brown sugar, oats, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives.
- Remove vanilla pods, if using. Spoon apple mixture into an 8x8-inch square baking dish or a 9-inch pie dish. Sprinkle with oat mixture. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.Remove vanilla pods, if using. Spoon apple mixture into an 8x8-inch square baking dish or a 9-inch pie dish. Sprinkle with oat mixture. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Oatmeal-Spelt Apple Crisp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 37mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates 44g
15%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Protein 2g
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 226 cal, 23% fat cal, 6g fat, 4g sat fat, 15mg chol, 2g protein, 44g carb, 3g fiber, 37mg sodium
