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Home » Desserts » The Best Gluten Free Vegan Apple Crisp.

The Best Gluten Free Vegan Apple Crisp.

Jan 30, 2021 · Modified: Sep 4, 2021 by Kelly Roenicke · 11 Comments

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A sweet and delicious oat crumble tops thinly sliced apples to make the very best gluten free vegan apple crisp. You will love this homemade dessert with a scoop of dairy free ice cream or homemade whipped coconut cream.

gluten free vegan apple crisp with a scoop of ice cream

When I’m in the mood for a classic, cozy dessert, apple crisp is the recipe I turn to again and again.

Is there anything better than cinnamon apples topped with a crispy, sugary topping? And when it’s topped with dairy free ice cream? It’s such a wonderful, classic dessert for fall or winter.

Gluten free apple pie is also so delicious, of course, but I find that pie takes up more time! There’s the rolling, the chilling, the assembling, the longer baking time…it’s just a lot.

If you want to have a homey dessert on the table quickly, this gluten free vegan apple crisp is the way to go.

thinly sliced apples

This recipe is one that I’ve tinkered with over the years, and this is the version that we enjoy the most. Every bite has perfectly baked apples and crispy, crunchy oat crumble.

The secret to making a delicious apple crisp is to slice the apples very thin. I find that they bake quickly and evenly if they are thinly sliced.

This is true for pie, too! If you want the texture of the apple pie filling to be perfect, slice those apples super thin.

What kind of apples are best for apple crisp?

I like Granny Smith apples, because they have such a nice tartness, but Honeycrisp apples are also a good choice.

If you use a sweeter apple, like Fuji, you will want to cut down on the sugar in this recipe.

side by side of gluten free apple crisp with and without topping

There isn’t any flour in this topping – is that correct?

Yes, that’s correct! This apple crisp topping is just oats, sugar, and vegan buttery spread. It’s still super delicious. Some recipes use flour in the topping, but if you’re new to gluten free baking, you might not have a gluten free flour blend that you love.

Keeping this recipe simple, and using oats only, makes this the perfect allergy friendly dessert to try when you’re new to baking with food allergies.

Are oats gluten free?

Yes, oats are naturally gluten free. However, if you can’t have gluten, you need to make sure that the oats you buy are Certified Gluten Free oats. Oats can be cross contaminated with wheat, and if you are concerned about that, you definitely need to purchase certified gluten free oats. Try the GF Harvest brand, which can be found on Amazon.

gluten free apple crisp on a white plate

If you love the sugary oat topping on apple crisp, you may want to try these gluten free cinnamon streusel donuts. They’re a delicious fall breakfast!

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.

gluten free vegan apple crisp with a scoop of ice cream
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Gluten Free Vegan Apple Crisp.

Thinly sliced apples and a crisp oat topping make this gluten free vegan dessert extra delicious.

Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword fall dessert recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 263 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

For the apples:

  • 6 apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are a good choice
  • ¼ cup organic cane sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • ⅓ teaspoon cinnamon

For the oat topping:

  • 1 ½ cups certified gluten free oats
  • ½ cup organic cane sugar or light brown sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread cut into small pieces
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples, and place them in a large bowl. Add the sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon, and toss together. Place the fruit in a baking dish that is about 8x12 inches.

  2. Combine the oats and sugar in a bowl. Add the buttery spread and cut in with a pastry blender until combined (it will be lumpy with little balls of butter). Spread the crumb topping over the fruit.

  3. Bake at 375 degrees for about 30-35 minutes.

  4. Serve warm with dairy free ice cream or whipped coconut cream. Or enjoy this dessert plain - it's delicious even without any extra topping.

Recipe Notes

If you use a sweeter variety of apple, like Fuji or Gala, you may want to reduce the amount of sugar.

This crisp can be stored at room temperature for three days. If you'd like to keep it longer than that, store it in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Vegan Apple Crisp.
Amount per Serving
Calories
263
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
70
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
207
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
48
g
16
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
33
g
37
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
475
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
17
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This gluten free and vegan apple crisp is:

  • just right for a Thanksgiving dessert
  • perfect with some whipped coconut cream or ice cream
  • a great way to use up those fall apples

vegan apple crisp on a white plate with ice cream

This post is part of my series, “31 Days of Gluten, Dairy, and Egg Free Comfort Food.”

This post was written in October 2013. It has been updated.

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. Aline

    April 06, 2021 at 4:11 am

    4 stars
    Made it, was delicious 😁 had to add a little more sugar I think my apples were big so wasn’t sure how many to use. I also used some oat flour. All my kids and my son with EOE loved it😁 Thank you so much 🤗

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      April 24, 2021 at 12:05 am

      I’m so glad it was a hit! Thanks for letting me know! :)

      Reply
  2. Katie

    January 30, 2021 at 9:34 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  3. Alexandra Perez

    February 10, 2020 at 5:24 am

    5 stars
    working in child care with lots of allergies
    very happy to find your recipes

    Reply
  4. Megan

    October 05, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    Found your blog via 31 Days and am obsessed already!!! Cannot WAIT to make all of your delicious (healthy!) treats! Love your photos, too :) will definitely be following along from here on out!

    Reply
  5. Janelle

    October 05, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    I think I’ll try this sometime this fall. I like that this gf version doesn’t include nuts, as I am (sadly) not tolerant of them either. Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Kristen

    October 05, 2013 at 10:25 am

    This looks really good, and really similar to the recipe I use except it swaps out the GF and vegan spread. I love crisps and pies, and they are a breakfast favorite for me too. We always ate leftover apple pie for breakfast, even when I was little. It’s apples and crust, so that’s just like cereal with fruit, right? :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 05, 2013 at 10:28 am

      Exactly! :)

      Reply

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