Guyyyys. This is big. This is reallyyy big! Gluten-free apple crisp is here and it is caramely, magical, utterly delicious, and refined-sugar free!
I know apples are the epitome of fall food BUT you just can’t beat a good apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream in the summer. Apple turnovers in the fall? Yes. But – give me apple crisp in June, July, and August and I will be a happy camper all summer long.
This apple crisp is winning all the bonus points because it’s:
- Perfectly portioned for a smaller group of people, but the recipe can easily be doubled for larger summer gatherings
- Gluten-free (thank you oats and almond flour)
- Refined sugar free (thank you coconut sugar)
- Swimming in a delicious caramel sauce, thanks again to that miracle ingredient – coconut sugar!
Yep – this is basically a caramel apple crisp, without you having to add any caramel sauce! The coconut sugar does something magical when baked with the apples, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg and you have got yourself a summer miracle dessert.
Is anyone else drooling yet?? I’m ready to make my 5th batch of this right now!
Pro tip – when eating this, let the ice cream get a little melty. You won’t regret it!
Gluten Free Apple Crisp
A luscious, caramely apple crisp! It's so easy to make and it's gluten-free and refined-sugar free. Perfect for all your summer dessert needs!
Ingredients
- FOR THE APPLE FILLING
- 5 cups peeled and chopped apples I used 1 large opal and 3 small gala apples
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- FOR THE TOPPING
- 6 tbsp butter
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 3 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 3 additional tbsp melted coconut oil
Instructions
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Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
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Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped and peeled apples, the lemon juice, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg and stir to combine. Set aside.
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Make the topping: In a medium mixing bowl, add the almond flour. Cut the butter into cubes and add to the almond flour. Cut the butter into the flour using two forks or a pastry cutter, until you have a crumbly mixture.
Add the coconut sugar, oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg and stir a few times to combine. Add the coconut oil and stir to combine.
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Assemble: Evenly spread the apple filling into the baking dish and pour the topping over the apples. Pour the 2-3 additional tablespoons melted coconut oil over the topping before baking.
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Bake: Bake for 32-36 minutes, or until the top is browned and the filling is bubbling and looks caramel-y. You can also stick a fork into an apple piece to make sure it's cooked - if you can pierce the apple easily, it's tender and done.
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Serving + Storing: Serve warm with vanilla ice cream! Store leftovers in the fridge, covered, for up to 4 days.
Recipe Notes
NOTE: You can swap equal amounts of regular sugar for the coconut sugar, and regular all-purpose flour for the almond flour if you don't want or need to make this gluten-free and refined sugar free. But I highly recommend trying it because it creates that lovely caramel sauce when you use coconut sugar!
NOTE: If you absolutely can NOT have gluten, make sure to buy certified gluten-free oats! Regular oats are gluten-free but they may be contaminated with gluten due to being processed in factories that handle wheat, etc.
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Stine Mari says
I am in love with your beautiful photos!! Stunning dessert, and it sounds really good too. I’ve never had coconut sugar before, but I think I have to change that now.
Stephanie Simmons says
Thank you so much Stine! ❤️ It is so delicious
Nayna Kanabar says
Caramel apple crisp, that sounds delectable . I love that it’s gluten free too. Sounds wonderfully tasty.
Stephanie Simmons says
Thank you! It’s my favorite!
Michelle says
Wow, your pics are amazing, I literally felt hungry after. Will have to try this tonight!
Stephanie Simmons says
Thank you so much, Michelle! ❤️
Holly says
This sounds absolutely incredible, I’m such a sucker for apple crisp and I love that you used coconut sugar!
Stephanie Simmons says
I’m a sucker for this too! ? Sometimes I eat the leftovers for breakfast ??♀️
Camila Hurst says
Steph, your pictures are amazing!! This looks more delicious than anything. If I could choose anything in the world for me to eat right now, it would certainly be this!! Looks amazing!!!
Stephanie Simmons says
Thank you so much Camila! ❤️❤️ I’ll trade ya a plate of this for some of your homemade oreos any day!!
Blogtastic Food says
Yum!! that looks like one beautiful warming treat (:
Stephanie Simmons says
Yes! ??
Casey Rodweller says
I just love your recipes, and this looks absolutely delicious!! I cannot wait to make it this summer!
Stephanie Simmons says
Thank you Casey! Hope you love it ?