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Vegan & Paleo Apple Cranberry Crisp

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This vegan and paleo apple cranberry crisp is a festive, wholesome dessert featuring a tart-sweet fruit filling and a nutty, crispy topping. Perfect for holidays, it’s grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups chopped apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • Zest and juice of 1 orange
  • ⅓ cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot starch (or tapioca starch)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil (or ghee)
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a 9×9-inch baking dish, mix the chopped apples, cranberries, orange zest and juice, coconut sugar, arrowroot starch, and cinnamon until well coated. Spread into an even layer.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the chopped pecans, almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and sea salt to form the crisp topping.
  4. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit mixture.
  5. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
  6. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with dairy-free vanilla ice cream or coconut whipped cream if desired.

Notes

  • Use frozen cranberries straight from the freezer—no need to thaw.
  • For a nut-free version, substitute sunflower seed flour and omit pecans.
  • Add a splash of vanilla extract or a dash of nutmeg/cloves for extra flavor.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat in the microwave or oven.
  • Can be made ahead by prepping components separately or baking and reheating before serving.

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