Description
This gluten-free baked apple crisp recipe delivers warmth, spice, and love in every single spoonful, making it a wholesome dessert everyone adores. It's incredibly simple to prepare, even on busy weeknights, offering comfort without compromise with its sweet, tender apples and crunchy, buttery oat topping.
Ingredients
6 medium Apples
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
1/4 cup Brown Sugar, packed
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (for filling)
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1 cup Gluten Free Rolled Oats
1/2 cup Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour Blend
1/2 cup Brown Sugar, packed
1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Butter, cut into cubes
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (for topping)
Pinch Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish
- Prepare the apple filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss everything to coat the apples evenly
- Pour the apple mixture into your prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly
- Make the crisp topping: In a separate medium bowl, combine the gluten free rolled oats, gluten free all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt
- Add the cold, cubed butter. Use your fingers or a pastry blender to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish. This creates that perfect crust for your gluten free baked apple crisp
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown and bubbly. Allow the gluten free baked apple crisp to cool slightly before serving
Notes
Always choose firm apples that hold their shape during baking.
Don't overmix the crisp topping; leave some larger butter pieces for extra crispiness.
For an even crunchier topping, try toasting the oats lightly before mixing them in.
Covering the gluten free baked apple crisp with foil for the first 20 minutes of baking prevents the topping from browning too quickly.
Let your delicious gluten free baked apple crisp rest for a bit after baking; this allows the filling to set.
Store leftover gluten free baked apple crisp tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
For longer storage, freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.
Reheat individual servings in the microwave until warm.
For a crispier topping, reheat the entire dish in an oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 15-20 minutes.
You can prepare the apple filling and the crisp topping separately and store them in the refrigerator. Assemble and bake just before serving for the freshest gluten free baked apple crisp. Alternatively, bake the entire gluten free baked apple crisp and reheat it when ready.
Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, and Granny Smith apples all work wonderfully. A mix of sweet and tart apples creates the most balanced flavor for your gluten free baked apple crisp.
To make this gluten free baked apple crisp dairy-free, substitute a high-quality vegan butter alternative in the topping.
Feel free to experiment with different apple varieties.
Add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans to the topping for extra crunch.
Swap out some of the cinnamon for apple pie spice.
You can also mix in other fruits like pears or berries for a unique twist on this classic gluten free baked apple crisp.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: gluten free, apple crisp, baked apples, dessert, comfort food, easy dessert, wholesome, fall dessert