Are you already hooked on the Olympics? I know I am. I’m riveted to the Games, which have provided a much needed distraction from stress and winter. I have them on as much as possible. The athletes’ stories and the excited announcers never fail to make me smile and encourage me to keep working at my dreams. The Olympics are also a great time to make memories, even if I’m not at the games, where coincidentally its sixty degrees. Really?
I remember watching the 2000 Sydney games at a party we threw for Dad’s work friends. No one could take their eyes off the diving as we all suddenly became experts in the field. Don’t we all do this when watching the Games?
And then there were the 2002 Salt Lake City Games. Some of our local news anchors traveled there, so I feel like coverage aired non-stop. I welcomed it with open arms. Mom, Dad, and I spent way too much time trying to get one of those fancy berets. We never did, and I still wish we had. Dinner out at a Mexican restaurant meant being in a room full of people united by TV and cheering aloud.
Also during those Games, I spent a week home from school nursing a fever and cough. That shouldn’t be a good memory, but it kind of was. Mom and I stayed up late, curled up on the couch, cheering Sarah Hughes’ gold medal performance. I’ll never forget it.
This time, not even a week into the games, I’m already obsessed. Skiing, ice skating, speed staking, snowboarding, luge – I love it all. I can’t stop talking about my favorite athletes, the weather, and poor Bob Costas, who’s as much a part of the Olympics as the flame. I can’t wait to see what else happens and only wish the Olympics didn’t have to end.
I cheered a lot for this Apple Crisp too. There’s something so comforting about hot from the oven crisp, the soft apples perfectly complemented by the crispy topping and crunchy nuts. Plus, this is pretty healthy. It’s vegan and can easily be made gluten free by using gluten free oats and whatever flour you like – oat, almond, gluten free mix. Now this is a gold medal recipe!
Vegan Apple Crisp
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
Ingredients
Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup pecans
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons canola oil
Filling
- 6 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 lemons, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, stir together oats, pecans, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. Add oil and stir until clumps of various sizes form. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir until all of the apples are well coated.
- Pour the apple mixture into an 8-inch square pan. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple mixture. Place pan on a large foil lined baking sheet to catch any juices that may bubble over during baking. Bake 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the juices are bubbling.
- Crisp is best served warm out of the oven, but may be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. It may be eaten cold or reheated in the microwave for about 1 minute.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
OK! So it’s vegan. But that won’t stop me from putting a big scoop of ice cream on this, right? Go team!
I think this being vegan is an even better reason to add ice cream 😉
This dish wins the gold medal! I love apple crisp — this looks terrific. Thanks.
Oh this looks fantastic and super comforting. Great recipe!
I didn’t think I would be into the Olympics but I’ve really been enjoying watching some of the events! And this apple crisp looks delicious! Especially the topping – my favorite part : )
Yeah, I always snag a couple extra bites of topping 😉
We are pretty olympics-obsessed as well!! And I think a big bowl of this apple crisp would be the perfect event-watching accompaniment!
This looks super healthy, I really want to learn to bake more vegan and gluten free recipes!! Happy weekend!! Xx
I adore apple crisp and would love a hot dish of yours with some vanilla ice cream…to eat while watching the Olympics! YUM!
I am absolutely loving the olympics this year! In face, I’m watching now 🙂 Great apple crisp recipe!
This looks absolutely divine!
Thanks, Jessica, and thanks for visiting 🙂
We’re definitely watching the Olympics. So fun to see their dreams come true! You know, I’d have a better time watching if this apple crisp was near my face. 😉
Love seeing their dreams come true! Sometimes I wish they could all win.
I wish the games were in Park City every time… I have a condo right below the jump. It’s just spectacular! …. So is this apple crisp! Looks absolutely delish!
It would be so cool to see the Olympics from your house. I can’t even imagine. Thanks, Gloria!
It looks so good!! I hope you had a wonderful VDay sweetie! <3
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What a comforting dessert! The apples look so sweet and cinnamon, and the topping is calling my name! Love those chewy oats and crunchy nuts! 😀
Thanks, Allie, and thanks for visiting 🙂
Yes I too love the Olympics! And with this wonderful dish! Perfect!