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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
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
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 8x8-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