This Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Crisp (Apple Crumble) is made with tender, subtly spiced, caramel-flavoured apples and a chewy, crispy, nutty crumble topping. It's also refined sugar free and is the best comforting dessert that can be enjoyed hot or cold.
What type of apples should you use to make Apple Crisp (Apple Crumble)?
You can use any type of apples you like. For best results, I recommend a crisp, slightly tart apple, or even a mixture of sweet and tart apples.
Cooking apples can be used too, but generally require a longer cooking time and require more sweetener.
How to make this recipe
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- Place the apples, coconut oil, coconut sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a pan.
- Leave to cook on a low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 40 minutes until soft.
Tip: Cooking time will depend on the type of apples you use - some varieties will require a shorter cooking time and others will require a longer cooking time. I'd recommend checking at 10-minute intervals and cooking until apple pieces are tender enough to gently pierce with a fork.
- Place the cooked apple mixture in a baking dish - I used one measuring 26 cm (10 inch) by 18 cm (7 inch) and 7 cm (2 ½ inch) tall.
- Mix together the ingredients for the crumble topping in a glass mixing bowl.
- Use your fingers to crumble the topping over the top until it is all used up and the apples are completely covered.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Substitutions you can make
- You can use any type of oil: coconut oil, olive oil or vegetable oil.
- The ground almonds (almond meal) can be replaced with ground walnuts.
- You can replace the gluten-free flour with rice flour.
- You can replace the gluten-free flour with plain flour if you're not gluten-free.
- For a nut-free version: replace the ground almonds (almond meal) with ground sunflower seeds or use 30g (¼ cup) coconut flour instead of 150g (1 ¼ cup) ground almonds.
- You can use normal sugar or some other sweetener (like maple syrup) instead of the coconut sugar, but if using a liquid sweetener I'd recommend adding 1 teaspoon cornflour (cornstarch) to the uncooked apple mixture to make sure the apples aren't too watery. Make sure to mix the cornflour into the apples completely to make sure the cornflour doesn't clump up.
Flavour alternatives
- If you're not into apples, you can use any type of fruit: pears, peaches, plums etc.
- You can top it with any type of chopped nuts before baking: pecan nuts, walnuts, pistachios, desiccated coconut, flaked coconut etc.
- For a different crumble topping recipe, try the one in my Blueberry Crisp recipe instead!
Serving suggestions
You can enjoy this Apple Crisp hot or cold. It tastes great with custard, ice cream or plant-based yogurt.
How long does this Apple Crisp keep for?
This Apple Crisp keeps well covered in the fridge for up to a few days.
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Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Crisp (Apple Crumble)
This Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Crisp (Apple Crumble) is made with tender, subtly spiced, caramel-flavoured apples and a chewy, crispy, nutty crumble topping. It's also refined sugar free and is the best comforting dessert that can be enjoyed hot or cold.
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Servings: 10
Calories: 216kcal
Ingredients
For the apples:
- 900 g (32 oz) apples , cored, peeled finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 120 g (¾ cup) coconut sugar * (or sub any other sweetener - see recipe notes)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the topping:
- 30 g (⅛ cup) coconut oil (or sub vegetable or olive oil)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (or sub any other liquid sweetener)
- 75 g (⅔ cup) ground almonds (almond meal) **
- 75 g (⅔ cup) gluten-free flour blend (or sub rice flour, or plain all-purpose flour if not gluten-free)
- 25 g (¼ cup) rolled oats (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
For the apples:
- Place the apples, coconut oil, coconut sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a pan with a lid.
- Leave to cook on a low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 40 minutes*** until softened.
- Taste and add extra coconut sugar if necessary.
For the topping:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Place the coconut oil in a large bowl and melt over a saucepan of boiling water or in the microwave.
- Add the maple syrup, ground almonds, gluten-free flour, oats and cinnamon and mix well - add a splash of any plant-based milk if it's looking too dry to combine.
To assemble:
- Place the cooked apple mixture in a baking dish - I used one measuring 26 cm (10 inch) by 18 cm (7 inch) and 7 cm (2 ½ inch) tall.
- Use your fingers to crumble the topping over the top until it is all used up and the apples are completely covered.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on top.
- Keeps covered in the fridge for up to a few days.
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Notes
*The amount of coconut sugar (or other sweetener) needed will depend on the type of apples you use as some are more sour or more naturally sweet than others. It's best to taste the cooked apples and add extra coconut sugar if necessary.
You can use normal sugar or some other sweetener (like maple syrup) instead of the coconut sugar, but if using a liquid sweetener I'd recommend adding 1 teaspoon cornflour (cornstarch) to the uncooked apple mixture to make sure the apples aren't too watery. Make sure to mix the cornflour into the apples completely to make sure the cornflour doesn't clump up.
**You can alternatively use almond flour.
***Cooking time will depend on the type of apples you use - some varieties will require a shorter cooking time and others will require a longer cooking time. I'd recommend checking at 10-minute intervals and cooking until apple pieces are tender enough to gently pierce with a fork.
- You can top it with any type of chopped nuts before baking: pecan nuts, walnuts, pistachios, desiccated coconut, flaked coconut etc.
- For a different crumble topping recipe, try the one in my Blueberry Crisp recipe instead!
- You can use any type of apples you like. For best results, I recommend a crisp, slightly tart apple, or even a mixture of sweet and tart apples.
- Cooking apples can be used too, but generally require a longer cooking time and require more coconut sugar (or other sweetener).
Nutrition Facts
Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Crisp (Apple Crumble)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Sodium 25mg1%
Potassium 119mg3%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 49IU1%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Natalie
Just made this recipe and it was delicious. Thank you very much!
Rhian Williams
Thank you so much, so happy to hear that!
Shelley Sprague
Do you hVe any substitute for the oatmeal?+
Rhian Williams
Quinoa flakes. Or you can omit it!
Julie Harkey
This is SOOOOOO good!!! I've made it several times for vegans and non-vegans and everyone loves it. So far I've tried the recipe with apples, peaches, and plums. You cannot go wrong with anyone of these fruits and this recipe.
Rhian Williams
Thank you so much, so happy to hear that!
Gigi
I had an apple pie craving and had to act fast to satisfy it this evening. I made this just as a single serving for myself in a mini pie tin, reducing the ingredients. The only thing different I did was add a touch of sea salt to the crumble, to have the flavors pop a bit. I had made my own vanilla ice cream so dropped a heaping tablespoon atop while it was still warm- it was the perfect dessert for one. Will be making it again and again. I can only eat clean or I become very sick so deeply appreciate your content so much. Your creations are all insanely delicious.
Rhian Williams
Hello Gigi! Thank you so much for making this and for sharing your lovely feedback. That's very helpful to hear, and so glad that you liked it!!
Vanessa
Do you think I could incorporate a bit of vegan protein powder into the crumble topping dry mix?
Rhian Williams
Hi - yes it should be okay! But you'll have to add a bit extra liquid I think. Any type of plant-based milk should work!