Easy Gluten-Free Apple Crisp Recipe
Combining rice flour, ground almonds, and coconut creates a crisp and nutty topping. But the spiced apple filling truly warms the soul, providing a comforting base that pairs beautifully with the crunchy topping.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 lbs peeled, cored, and cut into ¼-inch thick slices, or diced apples ( any variety )
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice flour
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1/2 cup gluten-free sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup sliced almond
- 3/4 cup cold butter or margarine, cut into pieces
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Melt 1/4 cup butter.
- In a large baking dish combine slices of apples, ½ cup brown sugar, lemon juice, 2 tbsp rice flour, melted butter, and 1/2 tbsp cinnamon and toss to coat.
- Mix ¼ cup brown sugar, ground almonds, slices almond, sweetened shredded coconut, and ½ tbsp cinnamon in a separate bowl. Cut in the 1/2 cup cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture is crumbly.
- Sprinkle the almond flour mixture over the top of the apples.
- Make sure to cover all of the apples.
- Bake the crisp for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Serve the apple crisp warm, with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired.