Gluten Free Apple Crisp is a delicious dessert with a crunchy nut topping, and it fills your house with the amazing aroma of apples and fall spices.
Gluten Free Apple Crisp is a delightful and flavorful dessert that caters to various dietary preferences and restrictions. It offers a perfect balance between the natural sweetness of apples and the rich, comforting flavors of a traditional crisp. This dessert is especially popular among those avoiding gluten, making it an excellent choice for individuals with gluten sensitivities or Celiac disease. The absence of gluten does not compromise the taste or texture of this dessert; in fact, it is enjoyed by people from all walks of life. With its versatility, it can be prepared to meet different dietary needs and preferences, such as being sugar-free, vegan, or suitable for those following a keto diet. The gluten-free apple crisp serves as a wonderful addition to any gathering, where it can be savored by everyone, regardless of their dietary restrictions.
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INGREDIENTS YOU NEED
Apple Filling:
- 2 1/4 pounds granny smith apples (about 5 large apples)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
Apple Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup unsalted raw walnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted raw pecans chopped
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter OR coconut oil
Instructions To Make Gluten Free Apple Crisp
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9″ square baking dish with non stick spray. Slice your apples.
- Place the sliced apples in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, xanthan gum, cinnamon and nutmeg, mix to combine. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, make your topping by mixing everything together until well combined.
- Once the apples have baked for 20 minutes, carefully give them a quick stir and spread them evenly again in your pan. Pour your topping mixture evenly over your apple filling. Return the oven and bake for 20-25 more minutes, until the filling is bubbling around the edges and the top is nice and golden.
- Let the crisp rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream if desired. Enjoy!
Gluten Free Apple Crisp
Ingredients
Apple Filling:
- 2 1/4 pounds granny smith apples (about 5 large apples)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
Apple Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup unsalted raw walnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted raw pecans chopped
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter OR coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9" square baking dish with non stick spray. Slice your apples.
- Place the sliced apples in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, xanthan gum, cinnamon and nutmeg, mix to combine. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, make your topping by mixing everything together until well combined.
- Once the apples have baked for 20 minutes, carefully give them a quick stir and spread them evenly again in your pan. Pour your topping mixture evenly over your apple filling. Return the oven and bake for 20-25 more minutes, until the filling is bubbling around the edges and the top is nice and golden.
- Let the crisp rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream if desired. Enjoy!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gluten Free Apple Crisp
Granny smith or honey crisp are both amazing for an apple crisp, you can even use both together!
When the bottom layer is bubbling and the top is golden brown.
Yes! You can freeze apple crisp either before or after baking! It will keep in a freezer wrapped up airtight for up to 6 months.
Traditionally, apple crisp is served warm and sometimes with a dollop of vanilla ice cream on top. You could serve it cold if that is your thing as well!
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- Quick and Easy Keto Stovetop Candied Pecans
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My most favorite recipe ever!
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This recipe is awesome! It doesn’t taste low calorie at all. I was so happy to find a low carb apple crisp recipe since being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
This makes me so happy! So glad you loved this apple crisp!