Baked Apricot Dessert without Butter

Special diet: gluten-free option, nut-free, soy-free, vegan

Turn fresh juicy apricots into a delicious vegan crisp in under an hour with oats and other common ingredients. While other recipes usually call for butter, this version uses coconut oil instead.

Serving of baked apricot dessert topped with scoop of vanilla ice cream

Dessert probably isn't the first thing to come to mind when thinking about a vegan Mediterranean diet. But this lifestyle allows room for sweet indulgences, especially when enjoyed with friends and family. If you're looking for a way to turn your summer stone fruit into an easy treat, this recipe is for you.

Serve this warm dessert topped with your favorite non-dairy ice cream. It's the perfect way to enjoy the sweet-tart stone fruit.

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Why you'll love this recipe

Precise measuring and expert baking skills are not required to successfully prepare it.
It's a tasty way to enjoy apricots or other stone fruit.
It's ready to eat in under an hour.

Ingredients

You'll need a few ingredients, two bowls, a regular old fork or spoon for mixing, and a baking dish:

For the filling: Fresh apricots, organic sugar, lemon juice, and corn starch or arrow root powder
For the topping: Rolled oats, oat flour, organic light brown sugar, salt, and coconut oil

How to make your own oat flour

Add about a cup of rolled oats to a blender or food processor. Blend until a fine flour has formed. Save any extra flour in an air-tight container for future use.

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For the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Instructions

Combine the filling ingredients in a small bowl.
In a second bowl combine the topping ingredients.
Add the filling to the baking dish and add the topping over it.
Bake until the edges start to bubble and the topping is slightly crispy.

Let the baked dessert sit for about 10 minutes after taking it out of the oven before serving since the fruit will be very hot.

Storing

Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can either enjoy them straight out of the refrigerator, or pop them in the microwave to reheat.

FAQ

What are stone fruit?

Stone fruit contain a pit or "stone" in the middle. Also called drupes, they include peaches, plums, cherries, nectarines, and apricots. You can try any of these, or a combination, in this recipe.

Are oats gluten-free?

While oats are technically gluten-free, they are often contaminated with other grains in the factory. Be sure to look for certified gluten-free oats and oat flour.

What is non-dairy ice cream made out of?

Vegan or non-dairy ice cream alternatives are common to find in most major supermarkets. They can be make from soy, coconuts, almonds, cashews, oats, or a combination of these ingredients.

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