Gluten Free Apple Crumble Recipe
This gluten-free apple crumble is warm, spiced, and naturally sweet — with tender apples and a crispy oat-almond topping. Perfect for fall, holidays, or cozy nights in!
Equipment
- 1 8x8 Baking Dish Or similar-sized oven-safe dish
- 2 Mixing Bowls One for apples, one for crumble topping
- 1 Peeler + Knife For prepping your apples
- 1 Oven – Preheated to 350°F (175°C).
Ingredients
- For the filling:
- 4 medium apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp gluten-free flour or cornstarch optional, for thickening
- For the crumble topping:
- 3/4 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/3 cup almond flour or oat flour
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line your baking dish.
- Make the apple filling: In a bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, sweetener, and gluten-free flour or starch if using. Pour into baking dish.
- Make the crumble: In another bowl, mix oats, flour, nuts, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted coconut oil and vanilla until crumbly.
- Assemble: Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over the apple mixture.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the topping is golden and apples are bubbling.
- Cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, yogurt, or just a big spoon!
Notes
- Nut-free? Swap almond flour for gluten-free flour and skip the chopped nuts.
- Want extra texture? Add a handful of raisins or dried cranberries to the apples.
- Vegan-friendly with coconut oil and maple syrup.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days — reheat in oven or microwave.
Grab a spoon, cozy up, and dig into this golden, gluten-free goodness. 🍎 Whether it’s a chilly evening or a sunny brunch, this apple crumble is comfort in every crumble. Bon appétit, crumble champion! 💛🥄