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    Category Home » Dessert » Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

    Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

    Published: Sep 30, 2020 · Modified: Jul 6, 2021 by Leigh Anderson · This post may contain affiliate links

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    gluten-free apple crisp in a white baking dish
    a bowl with gluten-free apple crisp and vanilla ice cream
    a bowl with gluten-free apple crisp and vanilla ice cream
    a bowl with gluten-free apple crisp and vanilla ice cream
    gluten-free apple crisp in a white baking dish

    Sweet, cinnamon apple filling baked with a buttery, crispy, (gluten-free!) oat topping. This easy autumn apple crisp is just as good for breakfast as it is dessert! Pro tip: do not skip the vanilla ice cream!

    two bowls of apple crisp topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

    Apple crisp is my go-to fall dessert when cooking for friends, family, or clients that don’t eat gluten! This recipe only requires a few simple ingredients and can be ready in under 90 minutes. You can even bake it the day before and reheat it just before serving.

    To really amp up the apple flavor, this recipe has apple butter in the filling as well as fresh apples! Apple butter adds so much rich, caramelized apple flavor!

    Serve Gluten-Free Apple crisp as a pie-alternative on Thanksgiving!

    What is a “crisp”?

    A crisp is a baked dessert consisting of seasonal fruit topped with a crispy, crumbly streusel. In this case, the filling is sliced apples tossed with apple butter, lemon juice, and sugar and topped with a gluten-free cinnamon oat streusel.

    Recipe Ingredients:

    Filling: apple, lemon, brown sugar, butter, apple butter, gluten
    Topping: gluten-free flour, gluten-free rolled oats, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and walnuts or pecans (optional).

    recipe ingredients on a baking tray: apples, walnuts, oats, gluten-free flour, butter etc.

    Recipe Step by Step

    Step 1. Assemble the Filling

    In a large bowl, toss the apples with the rest of the filling ingredients; cubed butter, brown sugar, apple butter, and juice and zest from one lemon. Pour the mixture into the baking dish.

    chopped apples in a bowl with apple butter, cinnamon and butter

    Step 2. Make the “Crisp” Topping

    To make the topping whisk together the gluten-free flour, oats, nuts, cinnamon, sugar, and salt. Add the diced butter and using clean fingertips, rub the butter into the mixture until it comes together into small crumbles. Pour the topping over the apple mixture. Chill for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.

    crumble topping ingredients in a bowl and and assembled (unbaked) apple crisp in a white baking dish

    Step 3. Bake and Serve

    Bake the apple crisp for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a knife. Serve warm with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream!

    FAQs and Expert Tips

    Can this recipe be made ahead of time?

    Yes! You can bake this apple crisp a day ahead. Let it cool completely then cover and refrigerate. Reheat in a 350 oven for 10-15 minutes.

    What are the best types of apple for apple crisp?

    Granny Smith is my go-to apple for baking. You can also use Braeburn, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.

    What is the best gluten-free flour?

    My favorite gluten-free flour is from the brand Cup4Cup best. Bob’s Red Mill is good too.

    a white baking dish filled with apple crisp with a antique silver serving spoon and two small apples

    Check out more delicious recipes:

    • Gluten-Free Olive Oil Cake
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    • Meyer Lemon Polenta Cake
    • Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread
    • Salted Dark Chocolate Banana Bread

    I love to hear from readers and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. If you make this recipe be sure to leave a comment and/or give it a rating! Don’t forget to follow along on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram for all the latest updates!

    Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

    Sweet, cinnamon apple filling baked with a buttery crispy, oat topping! This easy autumn apple crisp is just as good for breakfast as it is dessert!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 548kcal
    Author: Leigh Anderson

    Ingredients

    Filling:

    • 8 medium granny smith apples peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
    • ⅔ c apple butter
    • 2 tbsp butter, cold cubed
    • 2 tbsp brown sugar
    • 1 lemon juice + zest

    Topping:

    • 2 c gluten-free flour
    • 1 c gluten-free rolled oats
    • ½ c brown sugar, firmly packed
    • ½ tsp cinnamon
    • ½ tsp pinch of salt
    • ¾ c butter, cold cubed
    • ½ c chopped walnuts or pecans optional
    • vanilla ice cream for serving

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375°. Grease a medium-sized baking dish with a little bit of butter, oil, or baking spray.
    • In a large bowl, toss the apples with the rest of the filling ingredients; cubed butter, brown sugar, apple butter, and the juice and zest from one lemon. Pour the mixture into the baking dish.
    • To make the topping whisk together the gluten-free flour, oats, nuts, cinnamon, sugar, and salt. Add the diced butter and using clean fingertips, rub the butter into the mixture until it comes together into small crumbles. Pour the topping over the apple mixture. Chill for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
    • Bake the apple crisp for 40-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a knife. Serve warm with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream!

    Notes

    Can this recipe be made ahead of time?
    Yes! You can bake this apple crisp a day ahead. Let it cool completely then cover and refrigerate. Reheat in a 350 oven for 10-15 minutes.
    What are the best types of apple for apple crisp?
    Granny Smith is my go-to apple for baking. You can also use Braeburn, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
    What is the best gluten-free flour?
    My favorite gluten-free flour is from the brand Cup4Cup best. Bob’s Red Mill is good too

    Nutrition

    Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 108g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Ann

      March 03, 2022 at 5:27 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is very good

      Reply
    2. Jackie

      November 02, 2020 at 6:26 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for making a gluten-free version! I love this recipe. The apple butter makes the filling soooo good!

      Reply
      • Leigh Hyatt Anderson

        November 02, 2020 at 6:27 pm

        You’re welcome Jackie! I’m so glad you liked it! xoxo

        Reply

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