This delicious Sugar-Free Apple Crisp is the ultimate guilt-free dessert. Full of clean and healthy ingredients, you won't want to miss this one! This easy-to-make recipe is the ultimate fall vegan dessert!
Who doesn't love a good easy dessert? There is something to be said about taking as little time as possible to make a dessert and having it be a total stunner. This Sugar-Free Apple Crisp is easy to make, comes together in less than an hour, and will wow all of your friends and family. I think that this apple crisp lasted in my house for about one day before it was all gone. The crunchy, crispy topping paired with the sweet, soft apples is delicious, top it with a vegan vanilla ice cream and you are in heaven!
One of the things that I love most about these types of recipes is that you can eat right away. With pie, it can be a challenge to wait for it to be cool enough to slice and then you are left with messy slices and it's hard to make it pretty. This dish is beautifully rustic in every sense of the word and you just take a big spoon and scoop it out into bowls. You really can't go wrong with this!
For some other great Fall desserts, check out these Vegan Chai Scones or these Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls!
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Ingredients
The ingredients in this recipe are all pantry staples!
- Honeycrisp Apples
- Monkfruit Brown Sugar Sweetener
- All-Purpose Flour
- Vanilla Extract
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Allspice
- Nutmeg
- Ginger
- Salt
- Vegan Butter
- Whole Oats
Please see the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Dice the apples, I like to leave the skin on the apples, that is where all the nutrients are at! In your cast iron skillet, add the diced apples, ½ cup of the monk fruit brown sugar, ¼ cup of all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, salt, and spices. Toss to combine.
For the crumble topping, in a separate bowl whisk together the remaining flour, monk fruit brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the vegan butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture becomes super crumbly. Stir in the oats. Sprinkle the topping over the filling in the cast iron skillet.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apple juices are bubbling around the edges. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Scoop into bowls and top with sugar-free vegan vanilla ice cream and serve immediately.
Hint: If you don't have a cast-iron skillet, you can make this in a 9x13 inch baking dish as well!
Substitutions
Different Sugar-Free Sweetener options:
You can sub any type of sugar-free sweetener that you want in this apple crisp. You can make this sugar-free apple crisp with Splenda for another option. This sugar-free apple crisp can also be made with stevia. If you aren't diabetic but want to use a clean sugar option, feel free to make this sugar-free apple crisp with maple syrup, you won't have to use as much and it will fit perfectly in the whole food plant-based diet.
Keto Option:
If you are looking to make this sugar-free apple crisp keto, one of the things you will want to look out for is the oats and the all-purpose flour. You can replace them both in this recipe and make this apple crisp recipe without oats and with almond flour.
Variations
- Tart - If you prefer the tart flavor in sweets, feel free to use granny smith apples and half the monk fruit sweetener.
- Deluxe - Add some salted caramel on top to make it fancy!
Check out this other delicious Fall recipe!
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. I have said it on here so many times but I really do live and breathe by my cast iron skillet. It is durable, versatile, and easy. It is the perfect all-purpose pan. However, if you don't have a cast-iron skillet, feel free to make this in a 9x13 inch baking pan, you will not have to adjust proportions.
Storage
Cover leftovers and store them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Top tip
To make dicing the apples an easy and quick process, I recommend using this apple slicer. First, slice the apples and then cut them into thirds. It will cut your time in half!
Sugar Free Apple Crisp
Ingredients
Filling
- 10 medium apples
- ½ cup Monk Fruit Brown Sugar Sweetener
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ¾ cup monk fruit brown sugar sweetener
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup vegan butter
- 1 cup old-fashioned whole oats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Dice the apples, I like to leave the skin on the apples, that is where all the nutrients are at! In your cast iron skillet, add the diced apples, ½ cup of the monk fruit brown sugar, ¼ cup of all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, salt, and spices. Toss to combine.
- For the crumble topping, in a separate bowl whisk together the remaining flour, monk fruit brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the vegan butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture becomes super crumbly. Stir in the oats. Sprinkle the topping over the filling in the cast iron skillet.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apple juices are bubbling around the edges. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Scoop into bowls and top with sugar-free vegan vanilla ice cream and serve immediately.
Notes
- The majority of the sugar listed in the nutritional facts comes from the natural sweetness of the apples. While apples do have sugar in them, Apples score relatively low on both the glycemic index and the glycemic load scales, meaning that they should cause a minimal rise in blood sugar levels. Apples have a minimal effect on blood sugar levels and are unlikely to cause rapid spikes in blood sugar
Nutrition
Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
Sue says
I love that you made this with a sugar substitute - YUM!
Fabiana says
Since I'm on a diet right now, this is the perfect recipe for me, very similar to my routine breakfast, but definitely more greedy and appetizing. I'll try it very soon !!!
kaydimaggio says
I hope you enjoy!
Linda says
Girl...you are my go-to for vegan desserts and this did not disappoint! All the flavors you expect and less guilt!
Lindsay Howerton-Hastings says
Absolutely delicious!
Angela says
Thank you for this great sugar-free recipe. So tasty!
Emily Flint says
Anytime I can reduce the sugar I'm all in!! Delicious!
Rob says
This apple crisp was delicious!
Chris says
What a perfect recipe for fall! I'm making this tomorrow! I can't wait!
Holly says
This was my first time using monk fruit sweetener and I just had to tell you that my family loved this dessert! I used Granny Smith apples and would definitely make this again!
Marinela says
Fall dessert perfection! This delicious sugar-free apple crisp is just that! Wholesome, perfectly sweet and so yummy. It's an amazing idea for breakfast, too!
Lucy says
This apple crisp is the perfect dessert for the fall months. I love how you've created a healthy version so I can indulge in this regularly guilt free!
Shilpa says
This looks so delicious. I love that you are not using sugar in it. Thanks for sharing. I love all your recipes
Shelby says
A great way to use up all the fall apples and cozy up with "fall vibes". Delicious!
Jean says
love the use of monk fruit here and all the spices, perfect for the Fall season
Brianna says
One of my favorite desserts made healthier!
Addie says
Such a great fall recipe! Yum!
Bianca says
This is such an amazing fall recipe! As it is sugar free I am totally gonna eat that for breakfast in the future!
Natalie says
Yum, I love this healthier sugar-free apple crisp. I will definitely give it a try. It looks super delicious and full of seasonal flavors.
Natalia says
I have not baked this yet…but I want to…is there something I could use instead of monk fruit sweetener…it is not something I keep on hand…thanks.
kaydimaggio says
Hey! You can use any kind of sugar free substitute that you have on hand. I love making this with coconut sugar as well!
Luca says
I always think that we should try using more sweeteners in sweets. I love the fact that you replace the sugar!
Jeri says
This apple crisp was so delicious! I love that it has no refined sugar!
Leslie says
Great, healthy Apple Crisp recipe!
Choclette says
I'm always up for a healthy dessert, especially one that's as delicious as this. Never thought to use my cast iron skillet for something like this. You've taught me something really useful.
Elizabeth Swoish says
I love how this is sugar free. Apples are already delicious and sweet. The addition of spices was perfect. Will definitely make again. Thank you for the delicious recipe!
Lilly says
This apple crisp is so yummy!
Brianna May says
So tasty!