New Twist on Old Classic--Apple Crisp

As the air gets cooler and cooler, it's like clock work...I start craving a few fall essentials...

...warm socks

...crackling fires

...cozy blankets

...and Apple Crisp

...made with fresh, crisp, sweet, and sliiightly tart apples.

This year I put a new twist on the old classic. It's dairy free, gluten free, and flavor-full.

If you want to make it grain free (and Paleo Diet friendly) just omit the oats and add a little unsweetened coconut and extra walnuts on top.

Apple Cranberry Crisp

Ingredients

7 apples, unpeeled, cored and chopped

4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup fresh cranberries (optional)
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon apple pie spice

1 cup gluten-free oats
1/2 cup coconut oil 

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Put the apples in a casserole dish.

Sprinkle the lemon juice over the apples.
Drizzle half of the maple syrup over apples

Stir the mixture around a bit with a spoon. 

Combine remaining maple syrup, apple pie spice, and gluten free oats in a bowl (add nuts or coconut at this point if you are so inclined). Cut in coconut oil.
Sprinkle mixture over apples.
Bake 45 minutes or until topping looks crisp.

Then proceed to wrap yourself in a warm blanket, put on your warm socks, and curl up by a fire with this delicious fall dessert.

Original recipe (modified by Jamie) http://www.celiacchicks.com/recipes/dessert/gluten-free-recipes-apple-cranberry-crumble.html