Ingredients

For the apple filling:
4 Gala apples
2 tbsp raw cane sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg

For the crumble topping:
1/4 cup butter or margarine of choice
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup quick oatmeal (gluten free/uncontaminated, if needed)
1/4 cup almond flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Peel apples (if preferred) and cut into thin slices.

3. Mix apple slices in a bowl with cane sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

4. In a separate bowl, mix butter/margarine, and brown sugar with a fork until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and mix until oats are evenly distributed.

5. Transfer spiced apples to a baking dish, reserving any liquid that has come out (this prevents that apples from becoming soupy when cooking).

6. Carefully distribute crumble topping over apples.

7. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

8. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before eating.

Notes

1. If you do not like the chunky texture of the oats, you can blend up the oats into oat flour (in a blender or food processor) or substitute for more almond flour.

2. Quinoa flakes are a great substitute for oatmeal.

3. For extra crunch and flavour, try adding 1/4 cup of nuts or seeds to your crumble topping. Chopped almonds, walnuts, and/or pecans are a crowd favourite, and pumpkin or sunflower seeds add a seasonal aroma to this dessert.