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Healthier Strawberry Crisp Recipe

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This Healthier Strawberry Crisp is a delicious and wholesome dessert featuring fresh strawberries sweetened naturally with maple syrup and topped with a crunchy oat, nut, and applesauce crumble. Perfect for a guilt-free treat that’s easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Strawberry Filling

  • 5 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Crisp Topping

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup almond flour (or whole wheat flour)
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the crisp.
  2. Prepare Strawberry Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the quartered fresh strawberries with maple syrup, corn starch, lemon juice, and nutmeg. Stir thoroughly to ensure the strawberries are evenly coated and the mixture is combined well.
  3. Transfer Filling: Pour the strawberry mixture into an 8×8 inch square baking pan or a 9-inch pie plate, spreading it out evenly.
  4. Mix Crisp Topping: In another bowl, mix together the rolled oats, almond flour (or whole wheat flour), chopped pecans, and chopped walnuts until evenly combined.
  5. Add Wet Ingredients to Topping: Add the applesauce, maple syrup, cinnamon, and kosher salt to the dry ingredient mixture. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a crumbly topping.
  6. Top the Filling: Spoon the oat and nut topping evenly over the strawberry filling in the baking pan, covering the surface completely.
  7. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the topping is golden brown and crispy, and the strawberry mixture is bubbly.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the crisp from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to let the filling set slightly.

Notes

  • You can substitute almond flour with whole wheat flour if preferred.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the pecans and walnuts or replace with seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
  • Maple syrup adds natural sweetness but can be adjusted to taste or substituted with honey.
  • The crisp is best served warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or yogurt.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated briefly before serving.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/healthier-strawberry-crisp-recipe/