Gluten-Free Apple Crisp {Dairy-Free & Vegan Option}

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Gluten-Free Apple Crisp {Dairy-Free & Vegan Option}

An easy recipe for gluten-free apple crisp. The sweet flavor of baked cinnamon apples with a brown sugar oat crumble topping. This gluten-free dessert recipe also has a dairy-free and vegan option.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gluten free vegan apple crisp, gluten-free apple crisp, gluten-free dairy-free apple crisp

Servings: servings

Author: Audrey Roberts

Ingredients

Topping

1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour
1/2 cup gluten-free quick oats
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, diced into small cubes and softened Dairy-free/vegan use Smart Balance butter.

Filling

4 cups apples, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons melted butter Dairy-free/vegan use Smart Balance butter
2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons milk Dairy-free/vegan use unsweetened almond milk.
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and spray an 8" x 8" baking dish with gluten-free nonstick cooking spray. I like gluten-free coconut oil spray.
To make the topping: In a medium-size bowl, combine the crumb topping ingredients and mix with a fork until it resembles chunky crumbs. Refrigerate while you prepare the apple filling.
Add the peeled and chopped apples to a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, milk, melted butter, pure vanilla extract, packed brown sugar, ground cinnamon, gluten-free flour, and salt and stir until fully combined.
Pour the apple mixture into a greased baking dish and spread in to an even layer. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the apples. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Store in an air-tight container and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. The apple crisp can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in a microwave or a 350°F oven for 20 minutes.

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Notes

I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.
For the dairy-free/vegan option, I used Smart Balance butter and unsweetened almond milk.
Store in an air-tight container and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
The apple crisp can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in a microwave or a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes.
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