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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Pies, Cakes, & Tarts

    Gluten-Free Apple Crumble (Vegan)

    Published: Nov 3, 2022 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    This easy Gluten-Free Apple Crumble is made with warm cinnamon apples and an oat flour vegan crumble topping. Serve this total crowd-pleaser warm with a scoop of ice cream.

    Freshly baked apple crumble in an oval dish with a serving of crumble in a small white bowl.

    Whether you are having a dinner party, making a holiday spread, or just want a simple dessert, there's nothing that beats a fruit crumble or crisp.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Uses just 8 simple ingredients
    • Easy recipe
    • Gluten-free diet and vegan friendly
    • Baked fruit dessert that highlights apple season

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete list of ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below.

    Ingredients for apple crumble laid out on a marble surface.

    Gluten-free oat flour - A whole-grain flour makes up the base of the vegan crumble topping. You can easily make your own oat flour with a food processor if have oats on hand instead of using store-bought.

    Arrowroot starch - This starch helps bind our gluten-free crumble topping together. Corn starch is a great substitute.

    Fresh apples - You can use one type of baking apple or a variety of apples for the tender apple filling.

    Organic cane sugar - This gives our topping its crunch and sweetness. An unrefined alternative to white sugar and much less processed. Coconut sugar can be substituted 1:1 if necessary, but this will decrease the sweetness, make a darker streusel topping, and slightly change the texture.

    Maple syrup - Instead of apple cider or juice, this natural unrefined sweetener makes for a deliciously syrupy fruit filling.

    Ground cinnamon - We don't skimp on this warm spice. The result is wonderfully aromatic cinnamon apples.

    Vegan butter - Helps to replicate the true buttery flavors of a traditional fruit crumble.

    Vanilla extract - Little but mighty, the ingredient that ties everything together! Quality pure vanilla extract is recommended for the best flavor.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Before you start: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Peel and slice the apples. Grease the baking dish.

    Fresh apple slices coated in cinnamon and arrowroot starch in a glass bowl.
    Butter and sugar creamed together in a glass bowl on top of a marble surface.

    Step 1: Toss the apples in a large bowl with cinnamon, maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 1 tablespoon of arrowroot starch.

    Step 2: Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish.

    Oat flour crumbles in a glass bowl on a marble surface.
    Oat flour crumbles on top of a layer of apples before baking.

    Step 3: Clean out the bowl and add the organic cane sugar and cold butter. Cream with an electric mixer. With two forks or a pastry cutter, cut in the oat flour and a ¼ cup arrowroot starch until the mixture is crumbly. Once thoroughly integrated, use your hands to form smaller crumbles and then cover the apples with the crumble mixture.

    Step 4: Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. 

    Storage and Reheating

    Store the gluten-free crumble recipe by wrapping foil over the baking dish or in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    To reheat the whole dish, allow the crumble to sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before heating it in a 300-degree Fahrenheit oven until warm. Tent the baking dish with foil so that the topping does not brown too much.

    To reheat portions, place an individual portion in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30-second intervals until warm. This method will soften the topping.

    Serving Suggestions

    • Add some date caramel sauce
    • Top with coconut whipped cream
    • Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream

    Tips

    Only have gluten-free oats on hand? You can make your own oat flour easily in a food processor.

    Freshly baked apple crumble in a white dish next to a small bowl with apple crumble and ice cream.

    FAQs

    Does apple crumble contain gluten?

    Classic apple crumbles use all-purpose flour for the topping which contains gluten. This recipe uses gluten-free oat flour to make it safe for those that cannot have gluten.

    What is the difference between apple crisp and apple crumble?

    Crisps and crumbles are both baked fruit desserts with a topping layer. Crisps often incorporate oats and nuts in their toppings while crumble toppings are more streusel-like.

    What are the best apple varieties for crumbles?

    Apples that are a bit more firm and crisp tend to be best for baking crisps, crumbles, tarts, and pies. Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, and Jonagold are all great options. Use a variety of apple types for more depth of flavor in your dish.

    Love this recipe? Please consider leaving a 5-star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟rating on the recipe card below and let me know what you think in the comments!

    More Gluten-Free Apple Desserts

    • Gluten-Free Applesauce Cake
    • Gluten-Free Caramel Apple Skillet Crisp
    • Cinnamon Baked Apple Slices
    • Gluten-Free Apple Tart
    Freshly baked apple crumble in white baking dish.

    Gluten-Free Apple Crumble

    This easy Gluten-Free Apple Crumble is made with warm cinnamon apples and an oat flour vegan crumble topping. Serve this total crowd-pleaser warm with a scoop of ice cream.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 406kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Equipment

    • Electric Mixer
    • Glass Mixing Bowl
    • 1.5 Quart Baking Dish

    Ingredients

    • 6 medium baking apples, peeled, cored and sliced Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Jonagold
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • ½ cup cane sugar
    • ½ cup cold vegan butter
    • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract divided
    • 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon + ¼ cup arrowroot starch divided

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 1.5-2 quart baking dish with cooking spray or extra vegan butter.
    • Place apples into a large mixing bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch and the cinnamon. Add maple syrup and 1 teaspoon vanilla, stir to coat.
    • Transfer apple mixture to prepared baking dish.
    • Clean out the mixing bowl and add organic cane sugar and vegan butter. Cream with an electric mixer. Then, with a couple forks or a pastry cutter, blend in remaining vanilla, the oat flour, ¼ cup arrowroot starch, and the salt until the mixture is crumbly. 
      Once flour and starch are thoroughly integrated, use your hands to form smaller crumbles and then cover the apples evenly with the crumble mixture.
    • Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and bubbly.

    Notes

    Only have gluten-free oats on hand? You can make your own oat flour easily in a food processor.
    Storing: Wrap foil over the baking dish or place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
    To reheat the whole dish, allow the crumble to sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before heating it in a 300-degree Fahrenheit oven until warm. Tent the baking dish with foil so that the topping does not brown too much.
    To reheat portions, place an individual portion in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30-second intervals until warm. This method will soften the topping.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 3g | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Dianne

      November 06, 2022 at 4:22 am

      I loveapplecrumble. Usually braise my Brantley apple slices in butter cinnamon and Demerara sugar. Cool. Add arrowroot. Topping I use whole gluten free oats rubbed with butter and sugar. Then few flaked almonds. Sweet and slightly crunchy. Nice combo. Also this time of ye I add blackberries.

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      • Tessa

        November 06, 2022 at 12:22 pm

        Almonds and blackberries sound like delicious additions!

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