Grain Free Mini Apple Crisps (Dairy, Gluten/Grain and Refined Sugar Free)

One of my all time favourite desserts is a warm apple crisp.  I will even choose it over something chocolate which for me is quite something. I wanted to create a new recipe in a grain free version and thought the walnuts would be a nice touch.  I am very pleased,  it was very easy and so tasty.  This recipe can easily be altered to make it into a larger dish ( 9 x 9) if you prefer.

Ingredients (makes 5 mini crisps)

• 3-4 sliced apples (I used organic apples and kept the skins on)
• 1 cup coarsely ground walnuts
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil or earth balance at room temperature
• 1/4 cup maple syrup or other natural sweeteners
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon gluten free vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Layer cut apples into each ramekin or custard dish.
3. In a medium size bowl combine walnuts, flax seeds, oil, cinnamon, vanilla and sea salt.
4. Evenly divide walnut mixture on top of each dish.
5. Bake in oven for 45-50 minutes or until apples reach desired consistency.