This healthy baked apple recipe is a take on the classic apple crisp. It is one of my favorite go-to recipes for the Fall and can be a real crowd-pleaser for Holidays. Perfectly portioned and filled with apple cinnamon goodness, you'll be sure to want to give this vegan and gluten-free dessert recipe a try!
Carefully remove the insides of the apple: Cut the top off of the apple, then around the circumference of the apple. Cut two slices vertically and two slices horizontally across the top making a 9 square grid. Use a spoon to scoop out insides. They should come out easily since you sliced a grid. You may need to repeat the last two steps to get all the insides of the apple out.
Chop apple pieces and put in a small mixing bowl.
Add melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
Fill the hollowed apples with filling.
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the topping.
Top apples with the crisp and place in an 8x8 inch baking dish.
Add about 1/4 cup of water to the bottom of the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
Bake for 15 minutes covered.
Remove foil and continue to bake for an additional 8-10 minutes.
Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.