My Grandmother’s Apple Crisp
A cozy gluten-free apple crisp with juicy apples and a buttery crumble — the kind of comforting dessert that brings generations together around the table.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- 9–10 inch Baking Dish
- Peeler
- Knife
- Pastry Cutter or Hands
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 7-10 apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2-1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- nutmeg optional
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup butter or dairy-free butter
- 1/2 cup gluten-free oats
- 1-3 tbsp flaxseed meal optional
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon more or less to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4–1/2 inch pieces. Place in a large bowl.
- Add cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg (if using) to apples. Toss to coat evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix gluten-free flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flaxseed meal. Add butter and mix until crumbly using hands or pastry cutter.
- Layer spiced apples into a 9–10 inch baking dish. Overfill slightly — the apples will shrink during baking.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples evenly. Press lightly to help it stick.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, until the top is golden and apples are bubbling. Cover with foil if the topping browns too quickly.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with ice cream or topping of choice.
Notes
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples. Chill dairy-free butter if using. Leftovers reheat best in the oven to keep the topping crisp.