Apple season is here which means it’s time for a delicious apple crisp recipe! This easy baked gluten free apple crisp is a twist on a classic dessert that our family has been loving this fall season. It’s also gluten free with options to be made dairy free and vegan.
Baked Apple Crisp Season!
From about mid September to early October there is usually an abundance of apples at our house. If you’re anything like me, I don’t like having fresh fruit go to waste so I usually end up making a lot of apple crisp! I prefer making apple crisp over apple pie because I love the cinnamon oat topping and its simple ingredients. Also, everyone knows apple crisp is the best when topped with vanilla ice cream. So even if you eat dairy free, get a scoop of dairy free vanilla ice cream and put it on that warm apple crisp. It’s SOOO delicious!
What's in baked gluten free apple crisp?
Now you might be wondering, what is in this apple crisp to make it gluten free? Honestly, you won’t even realize that it’s gluten free but make sure your rolled oats and flour is certified gluten free.
Apple base:
- apples
- maple syrup
- lemon juice
- arrowroot powder (or could use corn starch)
- cinnamon and nutmeg
Oat Topping:
- gluten free rolled oats
- gluten free all purpose flour
- pecans
- brown sugar or coconut sugar
- cinnamon
- kosher salt
- vegan butter (could use ghee or regular butter)
How to make baked gluten free apple crisp
The instructions on how to make this baked apple crisp is pretty straight forward. There are not very many steps and it only requires two bowls for mixing and the baking dish. That’s it!
Here are the steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into small bite-sized pieces. Add the chopped apples to a large bowl. Add the maple syrup, lemon juice, arrowroot, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix until blended and the apples are coated.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly into a square 8-inch baking dish.
- Next, mix the oat topping ingredients in a medium bowl until combined. Sprinkle the oat mixture on top of the apples in the baking dish. Spread evenly. Add a few extra chopped pecans on top if desired.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the topping is light golden brown and the juices are bubbling. The apples should be soft when tested with a fork. Let rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.
What should I serve homemade apple crisp with?
Apple crisp pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream in my opinion. If you follow a diary free diet, try dairy free vanilla ice cream or whipped coconut cream for a sweet treat! This gluten free apple crisp is also delicious on its own.
Looking for more fall recipes?
Gluten Free Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup (Dairy Free)
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Baked Gluten Free Apple Crisp
Ingredients
Apple Base
- 4 apples (I used honeycrisp)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder (or could use corn starch)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Oat Topping
- 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
- 1/4 cup gluten free all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, melted (could use ghee or regular butter)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into small bite-sized pieces. Add the chopped apples to a large bowl. Add the maple syrup, lemon juice, arrowroot, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix until blended and the apples are coated.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly into a square 8-inch baking dish.
- Next, mix the oat topping ingredients in a medium bowl until combined. Sprinkle the oat mixture on top of the apples in the baking dish. Spread evenly. Add a few extra chopped pecans on top if desired.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the topping is light golden brown and the juices are bubbling. The apples should be soft when tested with a fork. Let rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy with a scoop of dairy free vanilla ice cream!
