This delicious fall gluten free apple crisp recipe is a must make dessert. Juicy bubbling apple crisp is topped with the perfect gluten free topping made with oats.
Apple crisp is a crowd pleasing dessert that not only makes your kitchen smell incredible, but makes everyone who tastes it fall in love! It’s a fall must have.
Years ago, I perfected my vegan apple crisp recipe, and I am putting a spin on that to make it gluten free.
Inspired by the filling for that recipe, and using the crisp topping from this blueberry peach crisp recipe, I was able to create the ultimate gluten free apple crisp!
Every fall I find myself making all the fresh apple recipes. Another one of our favorites is baked cinnamon apples.
There is nothing like the cozy smell of spiced apples baking in the oven to really get me in the fall mood!
Ingredients to make gluten free apple crisp
- granny smith apples
- lemon juice
- sugar and brown sugar
- cinnamon
- salt
- corn starch
- gluten free oat flour
- gluten free oats
- coconut oil
- dairy free butter
How to make apple crisp filling
For the filling, you will need 6 cups of granny smith apple chunks. Once you have cut up the apples, place them in a bowl.
Next, add the lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch.
Give it a stir to combine and let it all marinate while you make the crisp topping.
How to make gluten free crisp topping
In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, gluten free oat flour, gluten free rolled oats, and salt.
Melt the coconut oil and vegan butter in a microwave safe bowl until they turn to liquid.
Pour the melted butter and oil onto the whisked ingredients, then use a rubber spatula to mix it all together until it resembled wet sand.
Use a small baking dish or pie plate for baking.
First, add the apple filling and spread out evenly.
Top with the crisp topping spread out to cover the apples in an even layer.
Bake at 350 degrees until your gluten free apple crisp is bubbly and golden browned on top.
Serve with ice cream (dairy free to keep this vegan) for the perfect bite!
The baked apples topped with crunchy oat crisp are heaven in your mouth.
This recipe easily makes 10 servings or more, but be warned that you won’t be able to stop at just one serving!
This is best served fresh for best texture of the topping, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for around 3 days.
This brown sugar, warm, gooey apple crisp is absolutely irresistible!
Make your house smell like heaven every fall with this easy apple dessert!
Gluten Free Apple Crisp
Ingredients
For the Apple Crisp Filling
- 6 cups granny smith apple chunks
- 5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the Gluten Free Apple Crisp Topping
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup gluten free oat flour
- ¾ cup gluten free rolled oats
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup vegan butter melted
Instructions
- Cut up the granny smith apples, measure 6 cups worth of chunks, and place in a large bowl
- Add the lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch for the filling and stir to combine
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, oat flour, oats, and salt
- Melt butter and coconut oil until liquid, then add to the remaining crisp ingredients
- Use a rubber spatula to mix until the crisp topping resembled wet sand
- Pour the apple filling into a small baking dish or pie pan, then spread the crisp topping evenly over the apples
- Bake the gluten free apple crisp at 350 degrees for 50 – 60 minutes, or until the crisp is golden browned and the apple filling is bubbly
- Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream
Christina
Tuesday 8th of November 2022
Thank you for this tasty recipe. My dad brought me loads of Granny Smith and my kids love them raw but with winter arriving a warm apple crisp is what the doctor orders! This was so tasty and spot on. I did peel my apples, my kids enjoy eating all the peels while I whip it together. Thank you. Making again tonight once kids asleep so I can have a massive serving to myself!
Jillian
Wednesday 12th of October 2022
Wow, just wow!! This was insanely delicious! The apple crisp was so yummy. We loved it served warm served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Jessica
Thursday 26th of November 2020
Wow! This was incredible. I decided to make it last minute for Thanksgiving and it was a big hit.
Joy Shull
Thursday 26th of November 2020
so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Happy Thanksgiving!
Ann
Monday 14th of October 2019
My husband and kids love to have a homemade apple crisp for dessert. I rarely feel like making it, but still I cannot but totally agree that this easy apple dessert is fantastic. We love it with a scoop of non-dairy ice cream too. Oh, I almost forgot! Once I added dried cranberries and pecans to the topping. Turned out amazing!
Stephanie Kubala
Wednesday 25th of November 2020
@Joy Shull, can I use almond flour instead of oat flour?
Joy Shull
Monday 14th of October 2019
So glad you enjoyed the recipe!