Crisp is one of my favorite go-to desserts. It’s easy to make and can be created using any available fruit – peach, blueberries, raspberries, apples, the list goes on and on. Make sure to read the suggestions and don’t worry you can’t mess this recipe up.
Gluten Free Apple Crisp
Quick link to printable recipe.
Ingredients:
- 4-6 Apples, peeled and sliced *
- 2 Tbsp. Quinoa Flour
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar, not packed
- 2 cups Gluten Free Quick Oats *
- 1/2 cup Butter, softened
Optional ingredients:
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
- 1/2 c. Chopped Walnuts
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Place enough Apple slices in baking dish to match top of dish (I prefer to use ceramic pie plate)
- Sprinkle with Quinoa Flour and 1/4 cup brown sugar; gently mix and combine
- In a medium size bowl combine Brown Sugar (1/2 cup), Oats (2 cups), Butter (1/2 cup) and any optional ingredients. Combine using fork until evenly mixed.
- Gently spoon oat mixture on top of sliced apples.
- Bake 45-50 minutes until bubbly and crisp starts to brown up.
- Cool and enjoy alone or with your favorite topping (vanilla ice cream and / or whipped topping).
* Suggestions Print Recipe
Apples: I prefer to use Gala, Honey Crisp but any type or combination will do. Granny Smiths provide a tarter crisp, Golden Delicious a sweeter crisp.
Oats: another option is to combine Old Fashioned and Quick Oats
Quinoa Flour helps to thicken juices but can be omitted
Alter the recipe to suit your preferences – make it yours!
▪ More or less sugar
▪ A different type of sweetener – maple syrup, agave
▪ Cranberries – dried or fresh
▪ Add walnuts or almonds
▪ Almond extract instead vanilla extract
Fruit: Keep the topping but substitute in any fruit, fresh or frozen. If using frozen berries, keep the Quinoa flour to help thicken the juices as they thaw. 1 standard bag of frozen fruit works great. Combine blueberries, raspberries and blackberries for a refreshing summer crisp.
