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a serving of gluten free apple crisp on a round white plate topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Another plate of the same is in the background

Gluten Free Apple Crisp - Updated Classic

5 from 2 ratings
Gluten Free Apple Crisp is a classic dessert made with sweet and saucy spiced apples that are topped with a generously thick layer of buttery crisp oatmeal. It gets it’s remarkable flavor from a secret ingredient for modern palates.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10
By: Sharon Lachendro
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Ingredients

For the Apple Filling

  • 3 pounds Apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Orange Zest
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch

For the Crisp Topping

  • 1 ½ cups Gluten Free Flour, see notes
  • 1 teaspoon Xanthan Gum, omit if your flour blend contains it
  • ⅔ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ⅔ cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
  • ½ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Gluten Free Old Fashioned Oats
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (2 sticks), cubed and cold

Instructions

Make the Apple Filling

  • Preheat oven to 350° F and butter or spray a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Add the apples, orange zest, lemon zest, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch to a large bowl.
    apples, spices, cornstarch, citrus zest, and brown sugar in a large glass bowl
  • Mix well to coat all the apples.
    apples, spices, cornstarch, citrus zest, and brown sugar mixed together in a large glass bowl
  • Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish and set aside.
    apple filling to make gluten free apple crisp in a white 9x13 baking dish

Make the Crisp Topping

  • Add the gluten free flour, xanthan gum, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and gluten free oats to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
    gluten free oats, gluten free flour, spices, and brown sugar in a a silver bowl for a stand mixer
  • Mix to combine.
    gluten free oats, gluten free flour, spices, and brown sugar in mixed together in a silver stand mixer bowl
  • Add the cubed butter and mix on low speed to incorporate.
    cubed butter added to the dry ingredients to make a gluten free crisp topping
  • It may take about 5 minutes but it will come together and resemble a crumbly cookie dough.
    gluten free crisp topping mixed together in a silver stand mixer bowl
  • Crumble it over the top of the apples. Be sure to cover the apples completely.
    gluten free crisp topping is spread over half the apples in a white 9x13 baking dish
  • Place the baking dish over a rimmed baking sheet (in case it bubbles over) and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the topping is browned/crisp and the apples are bubbling.
    gluten free crisp topping covers the apples in a white 9x13 baking dish
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream aor homemade whipped cream.
    overhead shot of baked gluten free apple crisp in a white 9x13 baking dish

Notes

  1. 3 pounds of apples is about 8 apples but will depend on the size of your apples.
  2. I used a combination of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith. Read my guide on the best apples for baking to choose your favorites!
  3. This recipe was developed with my Nightshade Free Gluten Free Flour. Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Baking Flour and King Arthur Measure for Measure also work great.
  4. Use purity protocol oats to make this recipe Celiac safe.

Recommended Products

Digital Kitchen Scale
Vegetable Peeler
Microplane
9x13 Baking Dish
Stand Mixer
Stand Mixer

Nutrition Information

Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 644IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg

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Nutrition Facts are estimated and aren't always accurate. Please consult a doctor or nutritionist if you have special dietary needs.

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