1. Can you use gluten free flour in apple crisp?

Yes, absolutely! Gluten-free flour works perfectly in apple crisp. It's used in two ways in this recipe: a small amount is tossed with the apples to help thicken the filling, and it's a key ingredient in the topping, where it binds with the butter, sugar, and oats to create that classic crumbly texture. An all-purpose gluten-free blend is the ideal choice.

2. Can I make crumble with just oats?

While you can make a topping with just oats, butter, and sugar, adding flour provides a better texture. The flour helps create a more cohesive and tender crumble that holds together better. A topping made only with oats can sometimes be a bit loose and less "clumpy" than a traditional crisp or crumble topping.

3. What can I substitute for flour in apple crisp?

If you want to make an apple crisp without any flour in the topping, a great substitute is almond flour. It creates a rich, slightly denser topping that is delicious and naturally gluten-free. You can typically substitute it 1:1 for the gluten-free all-purpose flour in this gluten free apple crisp with oats topping.

The Best Gluten Free Apple Crisp with Oats (Easy Recipe!)

Name: The #1 Gluten Free Apple Crisp with Oats (So Easy!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (~4 cups); 1 heaping Tablespoon granulated sugar; 1/2 Tablespoon gluten free flour; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup gluten free old fashioned oats; 4 Tablespoons cold butter, or vegan butter, cut into 1/4" cubes; 3 Tablespoons gluten free flour for topping; pinch salt

Description

This gluten free apple crisp with oats has a crunchy, buttery topping and a warm, gooey apple filling. The perfect easy and cozy fall dessert recipe.

Ingredients

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For the Apple Filling:

4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (~4 cups)

1 heaping Tablespoon granulated sugar

1/2 Tablespoon gluten free flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon

For the Crisp Topping:

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup gluten free old fashioned oats

4 Tablespoons cold butter, or vegan butter, cut into 1/4” cubes

3 Tablespoons gluten free flour

pinch salt

For serving: ice cream, whipped cream

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Instructions

1. Prepare Oven and Dish: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees then spray a medium-sized baking dish with nonstick spray.

2. Make the Apple Filling: To a large mixing bowl add chopped apples, sugar, gluten free flour, and cinnamon then stir to combine and pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

3. Create the Crisp Topping: To the same mixing bowl, add ingredients for the crisp topping (brown sugar, oats, butter, flour, salt). Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to incorporate the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is the consistency of a crumbly paste.

4. Bake: Evenly sprinkle the topping mixture over the apples then bake for 40-50 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.

5. Serve: Let the apple crisp cool for 20 minutes before scooping into bowls and serving with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

Apple Choice: Feel free to use any firm and tart apple. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Braeburn are great options.

Certified Oats: If you have Celiac Disease, it’s important to use certified gluten free oats that are grown and processed using purity protocols.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 50
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8th of crisp
Calories: 240 kcal
Sugar: 31 g
Sodium: 67 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 43 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg