Looking for an incredible apple crisp recipe with no flour? Try our best Gluten Free Apple Crisp! In fact, it’s so good no one realizes it’s gluten-free. The crumble topping is deliciously crispy, topping a cozy, gooey layer of sweet tart spiced apples. Serve it up with melty vanilla ice cream and there’s really nothing better! We served this to friends and family who had no idea it had no flour. In fact, we might like it better than our standard apple crisp! It’s also simple to make vegan as a dairy free gluten free dessert.
Ingredients in gluten free apple crisp
The secret behind the best gluten free apple crisp? Almond flour. In certain baked goods and desserts, almond flour works as a substitute for all-purpose flour. It’s particularly good in a crisp or crumble because it becomes crispy when baked! Here’s what you’ll need for this gluten-free apple crisp:
Sweet tart, crisp apples Lemon juice and lemon zest Cornstarch Granulated sugar and brown sugar Cinnamon, ginger and allspice Almond flour Old Fashioned rolled oats Vanilla extract Salt Butter (or vegan butter)
Almond flour and why it works
Almond flour is a common flour substitute in gluten-free baking. When used in baked goods, provides lends chewy texture and slightly nutty flavor. That doesn’t always work in things like cakes and muffins, but it’s perfect in a gluten-free apple crisp! Make sure to use almond flour here, not almond meal. Here’s the difference between the two:
Almond flour is made from blanched almonds, or almonds with their skins removed. It’s ground very finely, resulting in a fluffy texture in baked goods. Almond meal contains the skins, making it darker brown in color instead of off-white like almond flour. It has a coarser grind than almond flour and results in denser, chewy texture in baked goods.
Almond flour is great in other gluten-free foods like Almond Flour Pancakes, Gluten Free Waffles, Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies, and more.
Best apples for an apple crisp
What’s the best type of apples for an apple crisp recipe? Use any firm, crisp sweet tart cooking apples. A sweet tart apple yields the best flavor, because the acidity makes the flavor pop. The firm, crisp texture is also helpful when cooking, otherwise the apples become mushy. Here are a few of the varieties that shine in a basic apple crisp recipe:
Pink Lady Honeycrisp Golden Delicious Granny Smith Jonathon or Jonagold Ida Red
And there are lots more! Avoid varieties like Gala, Fuji or Red Delicious: they don’t perform well in crisps and crumbles.
How to serve gluten free apple crisp
This gluten-free apple crisp is one of our favorite fall and winter desserts, perfect for serving at Thanksgiving, Christmas or other occasions. Like most crisp recipes, it tastes even better topped with vanilla ice cream! This one is actually tasty enough to work without ice cream as well. But the contrast of rich cream against the sweet tart apples is perfection. Here are a few of our favorite toppings that work well with this recipe:
Vanilla ice cream: purchased or homemade Whipped cream: homemade or yogurt whipped cream Creme fraiche: purchased or homemade Cream sauce: try Creme Anglaise for a tasty twist
Make it a dairy free gluten free dessert
Want to make this a dairy free gluten free apple crisp? It’s easy to make crisps and crumbles vegan: simply use vegan butter or refined coconut oil! Both work well in making a beautiful crumble topping. Vegan butter is our preference, but coconut oil works well too.
Leftover storage
Made a big pan of gluten-free apple crumble and want to save it for later? This dessert holds up fairly well over time, making it ideal for room temperature storage, refrigerated and even frozen. Here’s how to store this crisp recipe:
Keep the crumble for 1 to 2 days, loosely covered at room temperature. This helps to maintain the crumble texture. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. It holds up well in the fridge, and tastes even better when reheated. Freeze up to 3 months. Freeze for up to 3 months in a sealed container. Reheat it in a 350 degree oven until bubbly.
And that’s it! Let us know in the comments below if you try this gluten-free apple crisp in the comments below.
More gluten free desserts
Looking for more tasty treats sans gluten? Try these gluten free desserts:
Go for Amazing Gluten Free BrowniesTry Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies Opt for Gluten Free Chocolate Cake or Flourless Chocolate CakeTry Chocolate Covered Bananas
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