One of the things I’m excited to do this fall is go apple picking! I have no clue if there are apple orchards out here in California, but I’m sure we can find something apple-y to do.
I remember when Caleb was 1ish we went apple picking and much to our horror he kept picking apples up off the ground and taking bites.
No matter how much we explained we had to pick. then collect. then pay. then wash. then eat. It was wayy too many steps for a 1 year old to comprehend and we ended up buying a basket of apples all with adorable little bites taken from them.
If you love sweet treats, you have to try my roundup of 50+ gluten free desserts! From cookies to brownies, you’re bound to find a new favorite dessert recipe!
Other apple recipes you’ll love:
- apple crumble bars
- caramel apple pie
- paleo apple cinnamon bread
- apple cider bundt cake
- slow cooker apple bbq pulled pork
How to make gluten free apple crisp:
First, peel the skin off the apples and thinly slice them. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and place the apples in a steaming basket over the boiling water and cover.
Steam for about five minutes until the apples are softened but still appear crunchy and maintain their shape.
While the apples are steaming, place the pecans (any mix of nut and seeds that sounds good to you will work), almond flour, salt, coconut oil, peanut butter, and vanilla in a large bowl. Fold together until combined.
Divide most of the crumble mixture between four ramekins. Use the back of a spoon to press it down in an even layer.
In a medium bowl, mix together the steamed apples, agave nectar (honey or maple syrup works), and cinnamon. Divide the apples between the ramekins.
Finally, crumble the remaining nutty mixture on top of the apples. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of each and enjoy!!
Recipe
Nutty & Tender Gluten Free Apple Crisp (without oats)
Gluten free apple crisp is a deliciously nutty vegan & gluten free dessert! A spin on the classic dessert made with no flour or oats!
Ingredients
- 2 honeycrisp apples (or favorite apples)
- 2 cups chopped pecans (any mix of nut or seeds you like works)
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup refined coconut oil (butter or ghee works)
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (any nut or seed butter works)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Peel the skin off the apples and thinly slice them.
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and place the apples in a steaming basket over the boiling water and cover.
- Steam for about five minutes until the apples are softened but still appears crunchy and maintain their shape.
- While the apples are steaming, place the pecans (any mix of nut and seeds that sounds good to you will work), almond flour, coconut sugar, coconut oil, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl.
- Fold together until combined.
- Divide most of the crumble mixture between four ramekins. Use the back of a spoon to press it down in an even layer.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the steamed apples, agave nectar (honey or maple syrup works), and cinnamon. Divide the apples between the ramekins.
- Finally, crumble the remaining nutty mixture on top of the apples.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of each and enjoy!
Nutrition Info:
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 508
- Sugar: 25.9g
- Sodium: 137mg
- Fat: 38.3g
- Saturated Fat: 16.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35.7g
- Fiber: 6.5g
- Protein: 8.9g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
Hope you love it!! xo
Happy belated birthday, Lindsay! This looks like such a beautifully comforting and sweetly hearty apple crisp. I love how the crisp is vegan-friendly, plus the apples look so gorgeously baked and the topper is nice and brown. And an extra scoop of ice cream on top? Must be a mindblowing dessert!
I literally cannot WAIT to make this recipe because I have about 20 lbs of apples from apple picking last weekend! This sounds amazing, Lindsay!
Yay!! I hope you loveee!!! xo
I am not a cook by any means but tried this last night for some friends and everyone loved it! I only had a 10 10 baking dish which fit the apples fine but the topping looked too skimpy and didn t fully cover the apples so I doubled the topping and it came out great! I couldn t find almond meal so I used flax meal.
Yay! I’m so happy it was a hit!! xo
Hi! Would the same measurements work if I bake this in an 8×8 baking dish?
I think it would definitely work! Hope you love!! xo
Hi! I’m dying to make this! I don’t have a steaming basket to steam the apples, what would you recommend doing instead?
Thanks!
You could boil or even sauté the apples on low to soften them. Boiling may take some of the flavor out and water them down a little too much, so maybe a slow-sauté until they’re fork-tender is the best option 🙂
Hi Lindsey, what can I use besides sugar for the apple crisp? My dad is diabetic
Coconut sugar and agave nectar are low glycemic so even thought it’s higher carb, it will be better with not spiking blood sugar. If you prefer artificial sweetener to keep it low carb, you can definitely sub that in! I’m not too familiar with the different ones out right now so whatever your favorite one is, as long as its a 1:1 sugar substitute, it should work! I hope he loves the crisp!! xo