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Gluten-free apple crisp for the win! What could be better? Oh, yea- It’s also refined-sugar free! But definitely not taste-free.

Yummm. Apple Crisp. It’s one of my favorite desserts, and one of my husband’s too. In fact, I’ve been making an apple crisp for him on his birthday every year since we met- over ten years ago! I also started making one for Christmas a few years ago, and for other random party-type situations throughout the years.

Then, I started this gluten-free and refined-sugar free lifestyle at the recommendation of my Lyme doctor. Apple crisp was among the many beloved foods I said goodbye to.

Until now!

Recently, it was my husband’s birthday again ( I say that like it snuck up on me or something- oh, those darn birthdays coming around each year!) and I was all set to make him an apple crisp. Then, I thought, why not try to make a gluten-free and refined-sugar free version for myself? I didn’t want to feel left out- on his birthday!

Turns out, good husband that he is, he said he only wanted the gluten-free and refined-sugar free apple crisp, so that we could share it. Aw. He knows the way to my heart for sure! So instead of two different versions, I made just one. Gluten-free, refined-sugar free, but not taste-free. He said he could hardly tell the difference between this version and the regular one I made, which was high praise.

This recipe is perfect for two people, served in two individual sized (6-inch) ramekins. They are large enough servings however that you could definitely serve four people, if you wanted to share. Or if you’re like me, eat half right away and hoard the rest for the next day! The recipe could also be doubled easily.

So, without further ado, the recipe. I hope you enjoy and if you make it, please let me know how it turns out!

Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

Sarah

This recipe makes 2 individual sized ramekins (6-inch) of apple crisp. They're good sized servings, so depending on how much you want to share, this could serve 2-4 people. The recipe can be doubled for more servings, and baked in either individual ramekins or a baking dish. This apple crisp is gluten-free and refined-sugar free!

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Prep 20

Cook 30

Total 50

Course Dessert

Ingredients

For the crisp filling:

4 cups apples (honey crisp, cortland, or braeburn are my favorite) peeled, thinly sliced*
4 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

For the crumble topping:

3/4 cup oats (make sure they're gluten-free)
1 cup almond flour
1/8 tsp salt
2 Tbsp butter cold
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

For the crisp filling:

Peel and thinly slice the apples (about 1/4 inch thick). Cut the slices in half crosswise, so you have thin slices about 1- 1 1/2 inches long. Place the slices into a medium bowl. Add the maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss to coat and set aside.

For the crumble topping:

In a medium bowl, combine the oats, almond flour, and salt. Using a pastry cutter, or a fork**, cut in the cold butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. It's important that the butter is very cold, so that the mixture will become crumbles instead of sticking all together. Continue until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is the size of peas.
Transfer the apples evenly among 2 individual (6-inch) ramekins. Divide the crumble topping over the top of each ramekin.
Bake about 30-35 minutes, until apples are bubbly and the topping is golden brown. If the topping starts to brown too much but the apples aren't done, cover the top of each ramekin with tinfoil to finish baking. Serve warm or cold. Will keep in the fridge for several days.

Notes

*4 cups of apples sliced is about 3-5 apples depending on how large they are.

**Alternatively, you can use a food processor to cut in the butter. Just combine the oats, almond flour, and salt in the bowl of the food processor and pulse to combine. Add in the cold butter in chunks, the maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Pulse until mixture is crumbly and the butter is the size of peas. Be careful not to over-pulse. Follow the rest of the directions.