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Gluten-Free Apple Crisp 1

Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

This Gluten-Free Apple Crisp delivers all the comfort of classic fall baking without the gluten. With the perfect balance of tender, cinnamon-spiced apples and a crunchy oat topping, it's a dessert that proves dietary restrictions don't mean sacrificing flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 315 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch Baking Dish or Cast-Iron Skillet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Pastry cutter (optional)

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling

  • 6 medium apples Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Braeburn
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder for paleo option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Gluten-Free Crisp Topping

  • 1 cup certified gluten-free rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup gluten-free flour blend containing rice flour, tapioca starch, and potato starch
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed, or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts walnuts, pecans, or almonds (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cubed, or coconut oil for dairy-free version

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  • Peel, core, and slice the apples into ¼-inch slices. Place them in a large bowl and toss with lemon juice immediately to prevent browning.
  • Add maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and vanilla to the apples. Toss until every slice is evenly coated with the spice mixture.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the gluten-free oats, gluten-free flour, brown sugar, optional nuts, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk these dry ingredients together.
  • Add the cold cubed butter to the dry mixture. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
  • Transfer the apple mixture to your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the crisp topping over the apples, covering them completely.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges. If your topping browns too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil.
  • Allow your gluten-free apple crisp to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the filling to thicken slightly.

Notes

For a lower-sugar version, reduce the maple syrup to 1 tablespoon and the brown sugar to ⅓ cup.
For a grain-free option, replace the oats with an additional ¼ cup of chopped nuts and ¼ cup of coconut flakes.
Using a combination of apple varieties creates the best flavor and texture - try mixing tart Granny Smith with sweeter Honeycrisp.
Store leftover crisp covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 125mgFiber: 5gSugar: 28g
Keyword Apple Crisp, Gluten Free, Fall Dessert, Healthy Dessert
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