The apple crisp is an all-American classic that’s been satisfying taste buds since the dessert’s debut in the early 1900s. With a delicious streusel crust on top and yummy baked apples on bottom, who can resist? Thankfully, you only need to do a little bit of tweaking to create a delicious gluten free apple crisp.
Pair with some gluten free ice cream, and you’re golden!
Traditional apple crisp recipes call for oats, which can be a controversial ingredient for people with gluten sensitivity. Oats themselves don’t naturally contain the same protein composite found in wheat, barley and rye, but cross-contamination is a serious concern since all of these cereal grains are often commercially processed in the same facilities.
When baking a gluten-free apple crisp, either use oats that have been certified gluten free or stick to an oat-free recipe. These gluten free apple crisp recipes would pair perfect with a gluten free Thanksgiving dinner.
Gluten-Free Apple Crisp Recipes
- Gluten-Free Apple Crisp with Almond Meal
- Vegan Apple Crisp with a Homemade Flour Blend
- No-Flour Maple Apple Crisp
- Brown Rice Flour Apple Crisp with Walnuts
- Healthy Gluten-Free Apple Crisp with Honey and Yogurt
- Oat Flour Apple Crisp
- Easy One-Flour Apple Crisp
- Gluten-Free Bisquick Apple Crisp
- Brown Rice and Quinoa Apple Crisp
- Gluten-Free Apple Crisp with King Arthur Flour
- Vegan Oat-Free Apple Crisp
- Gluten-Free Apple Crisp with a Cake Mix
- Almond Flour Apple Crisp
- Apple Crisp with Coconut Flakes and Flour
- Low-Carb Squash “Apple” Crisp
- Arrowroot, Tapioca and Almond Apple Crisp
- Sprouted Nuts Apple Crisp
- Slow-Cooker Apple Crisp
- Cherries and Apple Oat Crisp
- Rhubarb Apple Crisp
- Pear and Apple Pistachio Crisp
- Peach Apple Crisp
- Wild Blueberry and Apple Crisp with a Healthy Twist
- Coconut Apple Rhubarb Crisp
- Apple Berry Crisp
Oat-Based Apple Crisps
25. Gluten-Free Apple Crisp with Almond Meal
For this recipe, the apple filling enlists the help of maple syrup, vanilla extract and cornstarch while the topping consists of oats, almond meal, sugar and cinnamon. Because this gluten-free crisp hits all the right notes, the warm and gooey results will exceed your guests’ expectations and keep them coming back for more.
24. Vegan Apple Crisp with a Homemade Flour Blend
Featuring non-dairy butter and a delicate blend of white rice flour, brown rice flour, tapioca flour, potato starch and almond meal, this oat-stuffed topping is great for picky eaters who deal with multiple dietary restrictions. The sweet recipe calls for added sugar in both the filling and topping, which practically guarantees the taste will be on point.
23. No-Flour Maple Apple Crisp
Without flour or cane sugar, this recipe is simple yet delectable. The apple filling gets its flavor from maple syrup and nutmeg while the crisp topping gets its goodness from oats, cinnamon and coconut oil. The end product won’t make you miss gluten in the slightest.
22. Brown Rice Flour Apple Crisp with Walnuts
With a base of oats, brown rice flour and chopped walnuts, this chewy topping transforms sweetened apples into a full-fledged dessert. If you want variety, you can use shredded coconut instead of, or in addition to, the walnuts. Either way, the phenomenal results are sure to please a crowd.
21. Healthy Gluten-Free Apple Crisp with Honey and Yogurt
Featuring a honey-sweetened filling and a yogurt-infused topping of oats, almond meal and pecans, this wholesome crisp is a nice choice when you’re craving dessert but don’t want to indulge in all of the sugar and fats normally associated with homemade goodies. After all, a few healthful choices here and there add up fast.
20. Oat Flour Apple Crisp
Use your food processor to grind some oats so you have oatmeal and oat flour on hand, both of which you’ll use in this recipe. Keep life simple by adding only butter and brown sugar to your oat-based topping and by tossing your sweet diced apples with cinnamon and salt.
Oat-Free Apple Crisps
19. Easy One-Flour Apple Crisp
This easy-to-make recipe doesn’t include any oats and only calls for one grain: rice flour. You can use a white or brown variety in conjunction with butter, sugar, salt and cinnamon to make a yummy streusel worthy of commendation. To keep the dessert sweet, use red apples and add in some extra sugar to sweeten them up even more.
18. Gluten-Free Bisquick Apple Crisp
For this crisp, apples and raw blue agave are topped with gluten-free Bisquick, brown sugar and cinnamon. Needless to say, the results are incredible proof that you don’t need oats or wheat-based flour to make a great dessert the whole family can enjoy.
17. Brown Rice and Quinoa Apple Crisp
Featuring quinoa, brown rice flour and ginger, the starchy topping on this maple-sweetened apple crisp is anything but boring. You can eat the dessert warm out of the oven or cold out of the fridge; the crisp is good either way.
16. Gluten-Free Apple Crisp with King Arthur Flour
Using brown sugar and a gluten-free multi-purpose flour blend from King Arthur Flour, you can make a tasty dessert crust that perfectly complements the flavor of sliced apples baked with cinnamon and sugar. The pre-mixed flour blend makes this recipe easy to whip up, giving you less wait time between pre-heating the oven and devouring the crisp.
15. Vegan Oat-Free Apple Crisp
If you’re trying to avoid gluten, dairy, refined sugar, yeast, corn, nuts and animal products, this carefully-crafted recipe is for you. The apple filling calls for white rice flour, coconut sugar, lemon and maple syrup while the starchy crust features sorghum flour and quinoa flakes in addition to the vegan-friendly pick of coconut oil.
14. Gluten-Free Apple Crisp with a Cake Mix
This recipe makes use of a gluten-free yellow cake mix and chopped nuts to give the streusel crust its base. Additionally, butter, cinnamon and an egg are used to round out the topping, which tastes amazing when baked over thinly-sliced, cinnamon-seasoned apples.
Grain-Free Apple Crisps
13. Almond Flour Apple Crisp
The recipe for this topping makes use of almond flour and chopped pecans in addition to coconut oil, maple syrup and a pinch of coconut flour for a dessert that’s free of gluten, grains and dairy. Of course, the crust wouldn’t be much to write home about without the droolworthy maple-and-cinnamon apple filling.
12. Apple Crisp with Coconut Flakes and Flour
Featuring coconut flour, shredded coconut and coconut oil, the crust on this honey-sweetened apple crisp is straight from a tropical paradise. Right before you’re ready to chow down, don’t forget to throw some whipped coconut cream on top of the paleo-friendly baked goods.
11. Low-Carb Squash “Apple” Crisp
If you’re looking for a low-carb crisp that brings back your childhood memories without ruining your adult diet, you may be interested in this apple-inspired dessert that uses chayote squash in place of the standard fruit. With cinnamon, nutmeg and a natural sweetener like Swerve, the filling still tastes amazing and the grain-free topping–made from almond flour, sliced almonds and chopped walnuts–is equally palatable.
10. Arrowroot, Tapioca and Almond Apple Crisp
Made with arrowroot starch, tapioca flour, almond meal and unrefined cane sugar, this paleo dessert has the right taste and texture without compromising on gluten or grains. The crust gets crispy and the apples get gooey, providing the ideal combo we long for.
9. Sprouted Nuts Apple Crisp
Along with your favorite sprouted nuts such as pecans, walnuts or hazelnuts, combine coconut flakes and honey into a crumble-like topping to take your baked apple-and-cinnamon dish to new heights. The grain-free concoction will warm your soul while also filling your body with valuable nutrients.
8. Slow-Cooker Apple Crisp
If you don’t need a baked crust to satisfy your sweet tooth, simply throw cinnamon-sprinkled apple chunks into a slow cooker along with a crunchy mixture of slivered almonds, shredded coconut, almond flour and butter. After a few hours, you can scoop out the masterpiece and drizzle honey on each serving.
Fusion Apple Crisps
7. Cherries and Apple Oat Crisp
Filled with apple slices and dried cherries, this fruit crisp makes use of rolled oats and ground oats for the topping. Of course, the crust also has butter and brown sugar for a one-two punch that keeps this dessert rich and sweet.
6. Rhubarb Apple Crisp
Sliced rhubarb and apples make a fine duo when tossed with sugar, lemon zest and millet flour. For the crust, combine millet flour, tapioca flour, sweet rice flour, brown rice flour, sorghum flour, quinoa flour and oats as well as cinnamon and sugar to get a sweet product everyone will love.
5. Pear and Apple Pistachio Crisp
This wheat-free and sugar-free recipe is geniusly divine. You incorporate pear chunks, apple pieces, orange zest and stevia for the filling while mixing together gluten-free all-purpose flour, chopped pistachios and oats for the crust. Before baking, drizzle some freshly-squeezed orange juice on top and your dinner party will be in heaven.
4. Peach Apple Crisp
Filled with apple and peach slices, this fruity crisp packs a punch. To make the topping, use your favorite gluten-free flour blend, brown sugar, cinnamon and sweet butter. If you don’t already have a go-to flour you love, Annette recommends using an all-purpose pick like Namaste’s Perfect Flour Blend.
3. Wild Blueberry and Apple Crisp with a Healthy Twist
The healthful filling consists of wild blueberries, sliced apples and chia seeds. For the topping, use oatmeal, ground pecans and a stevia brown sugar blend. The sweet baked treat is full of nutrients yet has a kid-approved taste. How can you beat that?
2. Coconut Apple Rhubarb Crisp
In this recipe, apples, rhubarb, ginger, honey and cinnamon get topped with a scrumptious blend of shredded coconut and chopped nuts for a fruit-filled crisp that happens to be paleo friendly. Jane points out that this dish keeps well in the fridge for four days, but let’s get real: we’re never going to have dessert leftovers for that long.
1. Apple Berry Crisp
If you love fruit, you’ll love this fruity crisp that’s packed with apples, raspberries and peaches. Topped with oats, cornstarch and light brown sugar, the finished product is magical. Unsurprisingly, a scoop of ice cream is the perfect add-on when it comes time to dish up.
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