Tantalizing Hazelnut and Apple Dessert Recipe: Your Daily Dose of Tasty and Trending Homemade Cooking Ideas

For the base:
- 1 cup hazelnut flour (or finely ground hazelnuts)
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- 3 tbsp melted coconut oil
For the apple layer:
- 2 large apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup rolled oats (optional for texture)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup

Prepare the Base:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a small baking dish (8×8-inch) with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine hazelnut flour, almond flour, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil. Mix until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press the mixture evenly into the base of the prepared dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Cook the Apples:
- In a saucepan, add apple slices, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes until apples soften and their juices are slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
Prepare the Topping:
- In a small bowl, combine chopped hazelnuts, oats (if using), melted coconut oil, and maple syrup. Stir well.
Assemble the Dessert:
- Spread the cooked apple mixture evenly over the baked base.
- Sprinkle the hazelnut topping over the apples.
Bake:
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the topping is golden and crunchy.
Serve:
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of coconut cream.

Make it keto-friendly: Replace coconut sugar and maple syrup with erythritol or another keto-approved sweetener.
Add spices: Include a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for extra warmth.
Crunch boost: Mix some crushed pecans or walnuts into the topping.

Enjoy your delicious Hazelnut and Apple Dessert! 😊