NOOO ... I DON'T mean caramel apples ... Halloween is already OVER! But ... truth be told ... I couldn't find a GREAT recipe for Paleo caramel apples anyway.
Never liked them much either ... Paleo or non. I like my apples sliced. Or in a pie ...
Hence ... this recipe. NOT a trendy one-holiday-only one but something that can be used for upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas (and whenever you like) meals too. Really ... how many pumpkin pies and fruitcakes CAN you eat?
I like this as it has all the elements of a caramel apple ... and it MUCH easier to make. I'm not great with decorations either ... my apples always turned out looking wonky ...
But you CAN ... in caramel-apple spirit ... add nuts (I did ... walnuts) and drizzle with chocolate syrup or additional caramel (see below for recipe) if you want.
This also introduced me to yummy SunButter (made with sunflower seeds for the nut-challenged). But you could substitute any nut butter (I'm going to try pistachio next) if you are so inclined in the caramel.
So ... here it is ... apple-licious wafting of caramel goodness ... and Paleo to boot. Think how great it'll be gracing your holiday table. Eat it UP ... I know you will!
AuthorJill PlaceWafting of caramel-apple goodness and Paleo to boot ... this Caramel Apple Crisp is a must for any plain or fancy holiday table.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9-inch square pan or deep dish pie plate. Set aside.
Place apples in a large bowl. In a medium measuring cup or bowl, combine coconut oil, maple syrup, SunButter, and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Pour over apples and add mixture to prepared dish.
To make the crumb topping, combine all ingredients above in medium bowl until crumbly. Sprinkle mixture over apples as evenly as possible.
Place in preheated over and bake 28 to 30 minutes until top is lightly browned. Serve warm topped with additional caramel (below) or vanilla ice cream if desired.
For more caramel topping, mix all filling ingredients except apples together. Store in fridge and rewarm as needed.
Top with any or all toasted nuts, chocolate syrup, chocolate chips, or ice cream as desired.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9-inch square pan or deep dish pie plate. Set aside.
Place apples in a large bowl. In a medium measuring cup or bowl, combine coconut oil, maple syrup, SunButter, and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Pour over apples and add mixture to prepared dish.
To make the crumb topping, combine all ingredients above in medium bowl until crumbly. Sprinkle mixture over apples as evenly as possible.
Place in preheated over and bake 28 to 30 minutes until top is lightly browned. Serve warm topped with additional caramel (below) or vanilla ice cream if desired.
For more caramel topping, mix all filling ingredients except apples together. Store in fridge and rewarm as needed.
Top with any or all toasted nuts, chocolate syrup, chocolate chips, or ice cream as desired.
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