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Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

Gluten-free apple crisp pairs tender cinnamon apples with a golden, crisp oat topping. Bake it in a 9-inch square dish until the filling bubbles around the edges, then let it rest before serving.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dish
  • 1 nonstick cooking spray for greasing
For the filling
  • 2.5 lb apples about 6 medium, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt
For the topping
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats certified gluten-free
  • 0.75 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter cold, cut into small cubes

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch square baking dish

Method
 

Prepare the dish
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Lightly coat a 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Make the filling
  1. Toss the apples with the granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Spread the filling evenly in the prepared dish.
Make the topping
  1. Stir the oats, gluten-free flour blend, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Work in the cold butter with your fingertips until the mixture forms coarse clumps.
Assemble and bake
  1. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
  2. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges and the apples are tender when pierced with a knife.
  3. Let the crisp rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the best crisp topping, keep the butter cold and work it in just until coarse clumps form. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days; freeze yes, in an airtight container. For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based butter substitute.