Perfectly tender Honeycrisp apples are smothered with a sweet and crunchy dairy-free oatmeal topping in this gluten-free apple crisp. It’s such a wonderful fall treat, spiced with fragrant cinnamon and nutmeg. Top it off with a scoop of your favorite dairy-free vanilla ice cream and vegan caramel sauce.
My mouth is watering just thinking about this luscious dessert! I’ve made this vegan gluten-free apple crisp at least 3 times in the past 10 days, just trying to get the pictures and video I needed for this blog post. Crazy, right? I’ve eaten it so much I’m starting to miss NOT having some on hand. Hahaha. Although, for the benefit of my waistline, it’s better I don’t have anymore around.
There are so many wonderful fall desserts, I’m honestly having a hard time figuring out what I like more: this vegan apple crisp, gluten-free apple pie, or my gluten-free zucchini bread?!
What would you pick? Do you have a favorite fall dessert?
Are Honeycrisp good for baking?
I love using Honeycrisp apples for baking. They are tart, but still have a little bit of sweetness that shines through when they are cooked. They are big juicy apples, and tend to hold their shape while baking instead of becoming mushy.
Other apple varieties to use in your gluten-free apple dessert:
- Granny Smith – the classic tart baking apple
- Pink Lady – tart and crunchy apples, with a sweet finish
- Sweetango – these apples remind me a lot of Honeycrisps in taste and texture
How do you slice apples for apple crisp?
This really comes down to personal preference. You either prefer your cooked apples soft, or you prefer them with some crunch left.
If you prefer your cooked apples soft:
Slice your apples 1/8″ thin
If you prefer your cooked apples slightly crunchy:
Slice your apples 1/4″ thin
The thinner apples will become soft, while the thicker apples will retain a slight crunch after cooking.
Do you put vegan apple crisp in the fridge?
While there is no dairy in this vegan gluten-free apple crisp, I still advise refrigerating it, just to be cautious. However, I’ve left our gluten-free dairy-free apple crisp out for several hours, and it’s done just fine.
Is gluten-free apple crisp the same as gluten-free apple crumble?
A crumble is similar to a crisp, as it is baked fruit with a layer of topping. The topping in a crumble, however, doesn’t normally include oats or nuts – so it’s not crunchy. A crumble topping is more streusel-like, it is most often made with flour, sugar, and butter.
How to Make Gluten-Free Apple Crisp:

- Place all of your topping ingredients into a large mixing bowl
- Cut in the vegan butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs
- Add your sliced apples to a large mixing bowl
- Mix your dry filling ingredients together
- Pour the dry filling ingredients on top of the apples
- Toss the apples to coat
7. Pour the apples into a 9×13″ baking dish
8. Sprinkle on the topping
9. Bake in a preheated 350° (F) oven for 45 minutes.
If you’re interested in other gluten-free oatmeal recipes, you might try these mixed berry oat crumble bars.
I hope you and your family enjoy this gf apple crisp!
xoxo,
Mēgan
Other gluten-free apple desserts you might enjoy:
Tender Gluten-Free Apple Cake from Gluten-Free On a Shoestring
Gluten-Free French Toast Casserole from Allergy Free Alaska
Easy Gluten-Free Apple Scones from Recipes to Nourish
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Gluten-Free Apple Crisp Recipe:
Perfectly tender Honeycrisp apples are smothered with a sweet and crunchy dairy-free oatmeal topping in this gluten-free apple crisp. For the filling: For the topping: Assemble and bake: How do you slice apples for apple crisp? If you prefer your cooked apples soft: If you prefer your cooked apples slightly crunchy: The thinner apples will become soft, while the thicker apples will retain a slight crunch after cooking. Do you put apple crisp in the fridge? We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.Gluten Free Apple Crisp
Ingredients
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Instructions
Notes
This really comes down to personal preference. You either prefer your cooked apples soft, or you prefer them with some crunch left.
Slice your apples 1/8" thin
Slice your apples 1/4" thin
While there is no dairy in this gluten-free apple crisp, I still advise refrigerating it, just to be cautious. However, I've left ours out for several hours, and it's done just fine. Recommended Products
Lori Moody
I get rashes from coconut and oatmeal, so I think I may try this with quinoa flakes or toasted sliced almonds.