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Honey Lavender Apple Crisp 1

Honey Lavender Apple Crisp

This Honey Lavender Apple Crisp brings together the comforting warmth of baked apples with the sophisticated floral notes of lavender and the natural sweetness of honey. Perfect for fall gatherings or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort, this dessert offers a gourmet twist that's surprisingly simple to create at home.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Infusion Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Fine-mesh Sieve
  • Small Saucepan

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling

  • 6 large apples preferably a mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith
  • 3 tablespoons honey high-quality
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

For the Crisp Topping

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans optional
  • 1 teaspoon lavender buds additional for topping

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, warm 3 tablespoons of honey over low heat. Once warm but not boiling, add 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds and remove from heat. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes.
  • Strain the honey through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently to extract all the lavender-infused honey.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel, core, and slice the apples into ¼-inch thick pieces.
  • In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with the lavender-infused honey, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Sprinkle cornstarch over the apple mixture and toss until evenly coated.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, 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.
  • Transfer the apple mixture to a 9x9 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  • Sprinkle the crisp topping over the apples, making sure to create an even layer. If using, scatter chopped pecans and the additional teaspoon of lavender buds over the top.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes until the filling is bubbling around the edges and the topping is golden brown. If the topping browns too quickly, tent with aluminum foil for the remainder of the baking time.
  • Allow the crisp to rest for 15-20 minutes after baking before serving.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with almond flour or a 1:1 gluten-free baking mix.
Maple syrup can replace honey if preferred.
For dairy-free preparations, coconut oil makes an excellent butter alternative in the crisp topping (use 20% less by volume).
This crisp can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For best texture when reheating, place in a 325°F oven for 15 minutes.
The unbaked crisp can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance; store the filling and topping separately in the refrigerator, then assemble and bake when ready.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 5gSugar: 32gVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Apple Crisp, Lavender Dessert, Honey Lavender, Fall Dessert, Apple Recipe
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