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A freshly baked vegan gluten-free apple crisp with golden oat topping, served in a white dish on a white background.

Cozy Vegan Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

Olivia Carter
This dessert is like a warm hug in a dish, perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you need a cozy treat. Sweet and spiced apples are baked under a crunchy oat topping that tastes buttery — all vegan and gluten-free.
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20 minutes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword apple crisp, vegan cheesecake
Servings 6 people
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pie dish (9-inch) or 8x8 baking dish
  • 1 Mixing bowls
  • 1 apple peeler

Ingredients
  

for the apples

  • 6 cups sliced apples (a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp is ideal)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice 
  • 1 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

For the topping:

  • ¾ cup oats
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup oconut sugar or brown sugar
  • ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a bowl, mix apples with maple syrup, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour evenly into your baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix apples with maple syrup, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour evenly into your baking dish.
  • Sprinkle topping evenly over the apples.
  • Cook for 35–40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
  • Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. This crisp pairs beautifully with vegan vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Combining tart and sweet apples elevates the flavor. Omit nuts for allergies. In the fridge, leftovers can be kept for up to 4 days.