Gluten-free Walnut Apple Crisp

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gluten-free apple crisp

Nothing screams fall like a warm apple crisp! It’s one of my favorite desserts to throw together because its delicious, and so easy to make. This gluten-free apple crisp has chunks of walnuts in the crumble, and goes perfectly with some vanilla ice cream.

gluten-free apple crisp

I originally made this recipe last fall with spelt flour, but wanted to make it 100% gluten-free to accommodate those with sensitivities. You get a mix of warm, cinnamon baked apples topped with a walnut oat crumble- it truly doesn’t get better!

It’s one of those desserts that are perfect for a small gathering, or just a little something to keep in the fridge for that post-dinner sweet tooth.

I love prepping mine in a large pie dish, but making these into individual servings would be such a fun idea for a dinner party!

gluten-free apple crisp

What you’ll need for this gluten-free apple crisp

  • apples– my favorite kind are honeycrisp apples, but any variation of red apples work! I didn’t peel my apples, but you can if you want to!
  • pure maple syrup to lightly sweeten the apples
  • coconut oil as a dairy-free swap for butter
  • cinnamon
  • lemon juice
  • tapioca flour to help thicken the apple mixture
  • rolled oats
  • oat flourstore-bought is my go to but homemade can work! just blend your rolled oats in a blender until fine like flour
  • coconut sugar
  • walnuts

and a pinch of salt!

gluten-free apple crisp

It’ll last all week in the fridge, and can be warmed in the oven or microwave for a few minutes when ready to enjoy!

This one bowl walnut apple crisp is going to be a fall staple for you guys. Be sure to check out some other fall favorites, like my carrot cake oatmeal bars and gluten-free pumpkin bread!

Walnut Apple Crisp

5 from 4 votes
Course: Dessert
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Total time

55

minutes

NOTES:
I did not peel my apples, but peeling is up to you!
Oat flour can be swapped with spelt flour or regular flour if not gluten-free.

Ingredients

  • 3 large apples, sliced or chopped

  • 1/4 cup maple syrup

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

  • 1 tbsp tapioca flour, or sub cornstarch or arrowroot

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • Crumble
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats

  • 1/2 cup oat flour

  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar

  • 1/3 cup softened coconut oil

  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • Pinch of salt

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 F
  • Toss your apples in a bowl with the maple syrup, coconut oil, and lemon juice.
  • Add in the tapioca flour and cinnamon and mix well. Pour the mixture into a greased 9″ pie dish or baking dish.
  • Mix together the crumble ingredients in a bowl. Fork together until the mixture becomes a sticky crumble.
  • Crumble over the apple filling. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top starts to brown.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream!
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

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15 Comments

  1. Added 2 cups of frozen rhubarb. Absolutely delicious! No need for extra sugar as the apples provide that!!

  2. Hi, can this recipe be made and then frozen for later use ?

  3. I made this for Thanksgiving and it was a hit! I cooked it for the allotted time, but my apples were a bit crunchy, so I’d recommend cooking it for 10ish extra minutes! (Maybe it was the apples I used– I used envy for this recipe)

    • I also used oat flour instead of tapioca and it tasted great!

      • Hey Cal, I’m so happy to hear it was a hit! Good to note about the extra baking time. It’ll always vary depending on how thin or small the apples are chopped or sliced 🙂

  4. Made this for Thanksgiving and served with dairy-free vanilla ice cream. It was a big hit with everyone! An awesome tasting dessert, did not miss all the extra sugar in normal desserts.. and SOOO easy to make!

  5. This was amazing! I also left out the walnuts. I topped mine with some dairy free ice cream. . .YUM

  6. This is so good! Can’t believe what the tapioca does to the apples! Do not skip that step! I had to skip the walnuts because of kids allergies but it’s still delicious

    • I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Miryam!

      • Claire Jacobsen

        Soooo delicious and so easy to make. Is it important to store this in the refrigerator? Or can I leave it covered on the counter?

        • Since the apples are perishable, I would highly recommend refrigeration. I haven’t tested it on the counter, but wouldn’t keep it past 5 days if you try that!

    • I just wanted to update that this worked out amazing . When I took it out of the freezer I let it sit out for a few hours then baked uncovered . It was amazing as usual!

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