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Chai Latte Apple Crisp

This Chai Latte Apple Crisp brings together the warmth of traditional chai spices with the comforting familiarity of apple crisp, creating a dessert that's perfect for autumn gatherings. The aromatic blend of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger in chai tea elevates the humble apple to extraordinary heights.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Fusion
Servings 8 servings
Calories 325 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Pastry Cutter

Ingredients
  

Chai-Infused Apple Filling

  • 6 medium apples preferably a mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith
  • 3 chai tea bags or 2 tablespoons loose chai tea
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar can substitute coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or arrowroot powder for gluten-free option
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Crisp Topping

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour or almond flour for gluten-free option
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter cubed (or coconut oil for dairy-free option)
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans optional

Instructions
 

  • Steep the chai tea bags in ¼ cup hot water for 5-7 minutes, pressing the bags against the side of the cup to extract maximum flavor before removing.
  • Peel, core, and slice the apples into approximately ¼-inch thick pieces. Try to keep the slices uniform for even cooking.
  • In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with the chai tea infusion, brown sugar, lemon juice, flour, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  • Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, work the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the apple mixture to a 9x9-inch baking dish, ensuring the liquid is evenly distributed.
  • Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apples, then add chopped pecans if using.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
  • Allow the crisp to rest for 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to marry and the juices to thicken.

Notes

For a healthier alternative, you can replace all-purpose flour with almond flour or oat flour, substitute coconut oil for butter to make it dairy-free, reduce sugar to ⅓ cup and add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, or add ¼ cup of chia seeds to the topping for added nutrition.
For optimal flavor, use a mix of apple varieties rather than just one type. The combination of firm-tart (Granny Smith, Braeburn) and firm-sweet (Honeycrisp, Pink Lady) apples creates the ideal balance.
This dessert pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream, Greek yogurt, caramel sauce, or whipped mascarpone cheese with a touch of honey.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 3gFat: 13gFiber: 5gSugar: 32g
Keyword Apple Crisp, Chai Spice, Fall Dessert, Chai Latte, Apple Dessert
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