Gluten-Free Apple Crisp (No Oats, No Fuss)
A cozy gluten-free and grain-free apple crisp made with tender cinnamon apples and an almond flour crumble topping that's crisp, sweet, and totally foolproof.
Ingredients
For the apples
- 6 medium apples peeled and chopped
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar (or erythritol for low-carb)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the topping
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar (or raw cane sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/3 cup dairy-free butter cold, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 356°F (180°C).
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the vegan butter.
- Add water, coconut sugar, and cinnamon. Stir, then add apples.
- Simmer gently for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft but still holding their shape.
- Transfer apple mixture into a pie dish or heatproof baking dish.
- In a bowl, add almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cubed cold butter.
- Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly. If it feels sticky, add up to 1/2 cup more almond flour.
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
Notes
Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples work best for tart-sweet balance; avoid Red Delicious as they become mushy. Works well with pears. Serve with dairy-free ice cream or whipped coconut cream.