Caramel Sauce
Ingredients
· ⅓ cup maple syrup
· ¼ cup coconut sugar
· ½ cup coconut cream
· 1 tsp vanilla extract
· ½ tsp sea salt
· ½ tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot)
Steps
1. In a small pot, combine maple syrup, coconut cream, and sea salt.
2. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer. Whisk continuously.
3. When fully dissolved and slightly thickened, remove from heat.
4. Stir in vanilla and cornstarch; whisk well until smooth.
5. Set aside to cool slightly.
Apple Filling
Ingredients
· 4–5 medium apples, thinly sliced
· ¼ cup maple syrup
· 1 tbsp arrowroot flour
· ½ tsp cinnamon + nutmeg
· Pinch of sea salt
· ¾ of the caramel sauce
Steps
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine apples, arrowroot, spices, salt, and ¾ of caramel sauce.
3. Place in an 8–9” cast-iron skillet or baking dish.
4. Bake 10 minutes while preparing the topping.
Granola Crisp Topping
Ingredients
· 1½ cups Naturalvert Original Granola, finely ground
· ½ cup oat flour
· ¼ tsp cinnamon + nutmeg
· ¼ cup olive oil
Steps
1. Mix granola, oat flour, spices, and olive oil in a bowl.
2. Combine with your hands until crumbly.
3. Remove apples from oven and sprinkle topping evenly.
4. Bake 30 minutes more, until golden.
5. Broil for under 3 minutes for extra crisp (watch closely).
Serve With
· A drizzle of the remaining caramel sauce
· Coconut ice cream or vanilla yogurt
· Toasted pecans or extra granola on top