Apple Crisp: The ultimate fall dessert
September 11, 2020Despite Colorado skipping fall this week and jumping straight to winter with snow (Sept 8th cmon??), fall will actually be here before we know it! For many, that may mean breaking out all all things pumpkin (PSL, pumkin bread, pumpkin brownies). But let you not forget about apple season and all the wonderful apple creations you can make! This apple crisp was featured in our Labor Day Bake it Forward and it was a hit. The perfect vegan and gluten free recipe for using those in season, cheap and delicious local apples!
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