Gluten Free Apple Crisp

A favorite fall dessert, this gluten free vegan apple crisp has a sweet tart filling topped with a sweet buttery crisp topping. 

recipe originally published September 17, 2010

 

 

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Gluten free vegan apple crisp

After savoring fresh juicy tomatoes all summer long, apples are what I look forward to most in the fall. This gluten free vegan apple crisp is one quick and easy recipe to enjoy your favorite apples. 

Apples are a quintessential fall food, right up there with pumpkin and everything Halloween.

 

An easy recipe with simple ingredients

This gluten free apple crisp has an uncomplicated ingredient list. You most likely need to grab some apples and you are ready.

• Apples see the best apples for baked desserts below. 
• Sugar: brown sugar for the crisp topping, granulated in the apple filling.
• Cinnamon: brings that warming spice that pairs perfectly with apples.
• Oats: old fashioned rolled oats are what makes a crisp different from a cobbler.
• Pecans: add an extra layer of crunch and flavor to the crisp topping.
• Dairy free butter: for that rich buttery flavor.

 

How to make apple crisp

Coring and slicing the apples make up most of the work in this apple crisp recipe. The only other aspect that seemingly takes too long is waiting for the crisp to bake!

One bowl is used to combine the apple filling and again to make the crisp topping. Transfer the apple filling to the baking dish, and use that same bowl for the topping - I don't even rinse the bowl, anything left simply adds more flavor.

For about 15 minutes of active time, you can enjoy a warm apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream in about an hour.

 

 

Best apples for a crisp

If you like a tart apple to pair with the sweet cobbler filling, a Granny Smith apple is perfect for a crisp or cobbler. Honeycrisp is sweeter, and Gala apples are also great for baked desserts.

 

Do you need to refrigerate fruit crisp?

I definitely prefer to store leftover apple crisp in the refrigerator. Wait until it is cooled completely, and refrigerate in a glass container with a tightly fitting lid. 

My rule for maximum flavor and freshness is to enjoy apple crisp within three days. Reheat in an oven for the crisp topping.

 

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Yield: 9 servings

Gluten Free Apple Crisp

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A delicious fall dessert, this easy recipe has a sweet-tart filling topped with a sweet buttery crisp topping. 

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

Apple Filling

• 5 apples, scrubbed, cored and sliced
• ⅓ cup vegan granulated sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon or chai spice
• 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Crisp Topping

• 1 cup old fashioned rolled gluten free oats
• ¾ cup gluten free all purpose flour
• ½ cup pecan pieces
• ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ cup dairy free butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease an 8x8 square baking dish with additional dairy free butter or cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and bourbon if using.
3. Add the apples and fold until the apple slices are evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and set aside.
4. In the same mixing bowl, combine the oats, flour, pecan pieces, brown sugar, cinnamon, sea salt, and melted butter. Stir until a crumbly mixture is formed. Spread the mixture evenly across the top of the apples.
5. Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake at 375° F for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. 
6. Serve warm with dairy free vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. 

Notes

One bowl recipe

One bowl is used to combine the apple filling and again to make the crisp topping. Transfer the apple filling to the baking dish, and use that same bowl for the topping - I don't even rinse the bowl, anything left simply adds more flavor.

Best apples for crisp

If you like a tart apple to pair with the sweet cobbler filling, a Granny Smith apple is perfect for a crisp or cobbler. Honeycrisp is sweeter, and Gala apples are also great for baked desserts.

Sugar options

White, raw, cane, coconut - any sugar works with this recipe.

Do you need to refrigerate fruit crisp?

I definitely prefer to store leftover apple crisp in the refrigerator. Wait until it is cooled completely, and refrigerate in a glass container with a tightly fitting lid. 

Reheating apple crisp

My rule for maximum flavor and freshness is to enjoy apple crisp within three days. Reheat in an oven for the crisp topping.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

9

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 380Total Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 66mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 5gSugar: 29gProtein: 4g

nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.

 

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