Gluten-Free Apple Crisp
This Gluten-Free Apple Crisp is proof that healthier desserts don’t have to be boring. Made of melty apples under a crisp gluten-free topping of ground almond, oats and pecans, this rustic dessert is pure comfort. I love how it’s a snap to prepare, it doesn’t have to look perfect and it’s a delicious crowd pleaser. A Crisp or a crumble – do you know the difference? In France, I grew up preparing and eating what we call in French “crumbles” – and that was the only name I ever knew.…
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 lbs (900g) baking apples
- 2 tbsp (30ml) lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup (85ml) honey
- For the crisp topping:
- 1 ½ cup (140g) Gluten Free Old Fashioned or Rolled Oats
- ½ cup (50g) ground almond
- ½ cup (55g) pecans, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed.(Optional)
- For serving:
- crème fraiche.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1 – Peel and core the apples. Cut them in half or quarters, and slice them into very thin slices by hand or by using a mandolin. As you go, place the apple slices in a large bowl with the lemon juice and toss them to coat (so the apples don’t brown). Add the cinnamon and honey, and toss again to coat evenly.
- 2
Pre-heat your oven to 350F (180C) with a rack in the middle.
- 3
Step 2 – In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, ground almond, pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add the cubed butter and mix the ingredients together using your hands (rub between your palms) until you get a crumbly texture and pea-size bits of butter are still visible.
- 4
Step 3 -Place the apples in a large baking dish. Sprinkle the topping evenly over top of the apples. Do not pack it down.
- 5
Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the topping is golden.
- 6
Let the crisp rest for 15 minutes before serving. Serve in individual bowls, on its own and with a dollop of crème fraiche on top.