Classic Apple Crisp

This Gluten Free Dairy Free Classic Apple Crisp is warm, cozy comfort food made with cinnamon-baked apples and a brown sugar oatmeal topping — and there's double the topping, so no one has to fight over it.

It's one of the first recipes I perfected after going gluten and dairy free, and it's just as good the next morning — a favorite for breakfast leftovers or Christmas morning.

Apple Crisp Recipe Ingredients and Tips

• apples-- we use a mix of Granny Smith and Honey Crisp or Gala, 5 large apples works for this recipe or 6 medium size
• cinnamon
• brown sugar-- packed
• baking soda-- this looses it's potency after the container has been opened for 6 months. We always recommend labeling your newly opened container with the date.
• baking powder-- this product is similar to baking soda and it uses it's potency after being opened 6 months as well.
• fresh lemon-- fresh lemon in recipes is always best. We use this citrus juicer gadget for our fresh lemon juice.
• gluten free old fashioned oats-- we suggest Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
• gluten free flour-- Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour
• dairy free butter-- Earth Balance Butter Sticks are always my go-to (this is soy free too)
• optional-- dairy free vanilla ice cream or whipped topping (So Delicious CocoWhip)
• allow the crisp to set for 15 minutes after removing it from the oven; this lets the melted brown sugar mixture to slightly thicken
• this crisp recipe can easily be doubled and placed in a 9 x 13-inch pan

Frequently Asked Questions

Recipe Tips

• Use a mix of Granny Smith and Honey Crisp or Gala apples for the best balance of tart and sweet.
• Let the crisp set for about 15 minutes after baking so the brown sugar mixture can thicken slightly.
• Double the recipe and bake it in a 9x13-inch pan if you're serving a crowd.
• Check that your baking soda and baking powder haven't lost potency — replace them if the container has been open more than 6 months.

Recipe Variations

• Top with a scoop of dairy free vanilla ice cream or So Delicious CocoWhip for extra indulgence.
• Swap in your favorite gluten free flour blend if you don't have Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 on hand.
• Enjoy leftovers warm for breakfast — many say it tastes even better the next morning.

More Delicious Must Try Recipes

• pecan pie bars-- this is another dessert we enjoy year round! These layered ooey gooey bars are mouthwatering
• pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting-- this rich pumpkin bread with frosting is the best way to enjoy pumpkin during the fall
• fudgy brownie cookies-- these homemade cookies have all the best parts of a brownie– the fudgy cake-like middle, chewy edges, and crackly crust
• pumpkin cookies-- these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are will become a new fall tradition
• Apple Pie Pops-- perfect for any apple lovers. It's like apple pies on a popsicle.

What Readers Are Saying About This Recipe

• Tina M on Facebook said-- "I made this. YUMMMM."
• Cheryl T on Instagram commented--"The apples are tender and the topping is so good."

Top the sweet baked apples with a brown sugar cinnamon oat crumble and a scoop of dairy free vanilla ice cream for an irresistible finish. If you love this one, you'll also enjoy our Blueberry Crisp recipe.

Eat well and feel well,

Victoria

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