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Vintage Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

Vintage Gluten-Free Apple Crisp with Irresistible Gooey Filling

This Vintage Gluten-Free Apple Crisp features a delightful gooey filling, perfect for a cozy family gathering and satisfying modern dietary needs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Substitute with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic option
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Light brown sugar works well as a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Water No substitutes needed
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Opt for fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Tapioca starch can be a good alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for the best taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can be swapped with pumpkin spice for an exciting twist
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Omit if it’s not your favorite
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt or kosher salt for best results
  • 5 large Golden Delicious Apples Peeled and cubed; Honey Crisp or Granny Smith can be delicious substitutes
  • 1 medium Golden Delicious Apple Peeled and grated for moisture
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted; vegan butter is a suitable alternative
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats Use certified gluten-free oats for safety
  • 1/3 cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Opt for a blend like Cup4Cup for the best results
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can make a healthier choice
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Keep it pure for optimal taste
  • 2 teaspoons Water Aids in achieving the right consistency for the topping
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances the overall flavors beautifully
  • 8 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened; vegan butter makes a good alternative
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts Optional – pecans, walnuts, or almonds
For Serving (Optional)
  • 1 cup Caramel Ice Cream Topping

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • food processor
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Grease an 11x7 or 2-quart baking dish with unsalted butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix in the peeled and cubed apples along with the grated apple. Pour the filling into the prepared baking dish and drizzle the melted butter on top. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  3. In a food processor, blend ¾ cup of rolled oats, gluten-free flour, brown sugar, vanilla, water, and salt until crumbly.
  4. Add softened unsalted butter to the oat mixture and pulse until crumbly again. Mix in the remaining ⅓ cup oats and chopped nuts.
  5. After 20 minutes, scatter the oat topping over the apple filling. Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF (175ºC) and bake uncovered for another 40 minutes.
  6. Let the apple crisp cool on a wire rack for 30-60 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature, preferably with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allowing the crisp to cool before serving helps the filling thicken for better slicing.

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