Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

This Easy Gluten-Free Apple Crisp is warm, cozy, and packed with comforting fall flavors. Tender cinnamon-spiced apples are topped with a buttery gluten-free oat crumble that bakes up perfectly golden and crisp, creating a dessert that’s simple yet incredibly satisfying.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

Made with simple pantry ingredients, this recipe delivers all the flavors of a classic apple crisp without any gluten. The combination of soft baked apples and crunchy oat topping creates the perfect balance of texture in every bite.

The secret to this Easy Gluten-Free Apple Crisp is using fresh apples and a buttery gluten-free oat topping that becomes crisp and golden as it bakes. The warm cinnamon flavor makes this dessert irresistible any time of year.

Whether you’re serving it for a holiday gathering, a family dessert, or a cozy weekend treat, this Easy Gluten-Free Apple Crisp is always a crowd-pleaser. Serve it warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special dessert.

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Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

This recipe is naturally gluten-free, easy to customize, and a hit with both kids and adults.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 320

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 6 medium apples, peeled and sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Crisp Topping

• 1 cup certified gluten-free oats
• ¾ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup cold butter, cubed (or dairy-free butter)

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and vanilla.
4. Spread apple mixture evenly in the baking dish.
5. In another bowl, combine gluten-free oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
6. Cut in cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly. (Or just use your hands)
7. Sprinkle topping evenly over apples.
8. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until apples are bubbly and topping is golden.
9. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use certified gluten-free oats for celiac safety
Mix sweet and tart apples for best flavor
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream