Gluten-Free Apple Crisp (with Almond Flour)
This gluten-free apple crisp is the perfect blend of sweet, spiced apples and a crunchy, nutty topping that’s ideal for cozy gatherings or a relaxing dessert night at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds apples, fuji, honey crisp, or granny smith
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup arrowroot powder or cassava flour
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Peel the apples and slice them into even-sized slices.
- Pour the lemon juice, maple syrup, and salt over the apples and toss to cover them in the mixture.
- Add the sliced apples to a pie or tart pan and top with the butter pieces.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbling and cooked through.
- Mix the almond flour, arrowroot powder, nuts, coconut sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add the melted butter and stir until combined.
- Spread the topping over the baked apples.
- Return the apple crisp to the oven and bake until the topping is deep golden, about 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve the crisp alone or topped with coconut whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 serving
Find it online: https://thecoconutmama.com/gluten-free-apple-crisp/