Apple season on the farm means it's time for this gluten free apple crisp, a dessert I have been making for years. I like to mix sweet and tart apples for the best flavor, then top it all with a buttery oat crumble that bakes up golden and crisp.
This recipe is easy to make ahead and simply reheat, so it is perfect for busy fall days. It tastes just as good the second day, sometimes even better once the flavors have settled.
Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or add a drizzle of caramel sauce for something extra special.
If you are looking for more apple recipes try my Gluten Free Cranberry Apple Crisp, my Overnight Apple Pie Chia Pudding, my Gluten Free Apple Almond Cake or my Gluten Free Apple Spice Cookies.
You can find all of my dessert recipes here: Gluten Free Desserts Recipes
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- Best Apples for Apple Crisp
- Tips for a Crisp, Not Soggy Topping
- How to Store and Reheat
- A Note on Gluten Free Oats
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Best Apples for Apple Crisp
A mix of sweet and tart apples gives this apple crisp the best flavor. Try pairing a sweeter variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji with a tart one like Granny Smith. Firmer apples hold their shape better during baking, so they are worth using over softer varieties.
Tips for a Crisp, Not Soggy Topping
For the crispiest topping, make sure your butter is cold when it goes into the crumble mixture, this helps it hold together in small clumps instead of melting flat. Bake until the topping is deeply golden and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges, that bubbling is a sign the arrowroot powder has fully thickened the juices.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover apple crisp covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave, or warm the whole dish in a 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes to bring the topping back to life.
To freeze, let the crisp cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
A Note on Gluten Free Oats
Oats are naturally gluten free, but they are often processed in facilities that also handle wheat. Make sure to use oats labeled certified gluten free to keep this recipe safe for gluten free diets.
Top Tip
Slice your apples to a consistent thickness so they all cook through at the same rate. Uneven slices can leave you with some apples mushy and others still firm once the topping is done baking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You will just need to make sure that the oats you are using are certified gluten free. Regular rolled oats or oatmeal is typically processed along with wheat flour and can be contaminated with gluten. There will be a seal of certification on anything that is gluten free.
The biggest difference is that a crisp contains oats and a crumble does not. Both a crumble and crisp are a topping that goes over a fruit mixture and is baked until bubbling and browned.
A crisp gets its name because the oats in the topping will become crispy when baked. A crumble is usually made with a flour base and will not be crispy or crunchy.
Yes! This is a very simple recipe to make. I make it frequently because it's easy to put together and to have a dessert in a hurry. You could even make it the day before you need it.
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Gluten Free Apple Crisp
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This gluten free apple crisp pairs sweet and tart apples with a buttery oat crumble topping. It bakes up bubbly and golden, and tastes just like the classic version you grew up with.
Ingredients
Filling:
- 5-6 Apples, sweet and tart mixed, cored, peeled & sliced
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Tbsp. Arrowroot Powder or Cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tsp. Apple Pie Spice
Topping:
- 1 ½ cups Rolled Oats
- ¾ cup Brown Sugar
- ½ cup Brown Rice Flour
- 1 tsp. Sea Salt
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- ½ cup Toasted Pecans or Walnuts, chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl combine cored, peeled and sliced apples with sugar, arrowroot powder, lemon juice, cinnamon and apple pie spice. Stir until apples are coated. Pour this mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
In the bowl of your stand mixer combine the topping ingredients: rolled oats, brown sugar, brown rice flour, sea salt, melted butter and chopped pecans. Mix until a crumble forms. Pour this crumble mixture over the apples in the 9x13 pan.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is browned and the apple mixture is bubbling.
Let cool slightly before serving. I like to serve my apple crisp warm with vanilla ice cream on top.
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- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl combine cored, peeled and sliced apples with sugar, arrowroot powder, lemon juice, cinnamon and apple pie spice. Stir until apples are coated. Pour this mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
In the bowl of your stand mixer combine the topping ingredients: rolled oats, brown sugar, brown rice flour, sea salt, melted butter and chopped pecans. Mix until a crumble forms. Pour this crumble mixture over the apples in the 9x13 pan.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is browned and the apple mixture is bubbling.
Let cool slightly before serving. I like to serve my apple crisp warm with vanilla ice cream on top.
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