Dairy-Free Apple Crisp (Vegan Gluten-Free Recipe)

Dairy free apple crisp in a bowl with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream on top with cinnamon sprinkled over. The background shows the dish of vegan apple crisp, a red apple, green apple, and two sticks of cinnamon.

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Dairy-Free Apple Crisp (Vegan Gluten-Free Recipe)

The best Dairy-Free Apple Crisp delivers all the flavors and warmth of apple pie with a fraction of the effort. This vegan and gluten-free recipe is perfect for apple season.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Resting Time30

Total Time1 25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 453kcal

Author: Sarah Pilley

Ingredients

Apple Filling

about 3 large apples or 4 medium apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch or tapioca starch
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon ginger
¼ teaspoon sea salt

Crisp Topping

1 ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour or almond flour
⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons brown sugar loosely packed
¾ cup plant-based butter 1 ½ sticks, melted
1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
¾ teaspoon nutmeg
¾ teaspoon ginger

Instructions

Slice the Apples

Wash apples and peel, if desired.
Use an apple corer to remove the core and discard.
Quarter the apple for easier handling.
Thinly slice the apples to about ⅛" or ¼".

Make the Filling

Place all the apple filling ingredients in a large bowl.
Mix for about 3 minutes until thoroughly combined, allowing the juices from the apples to combine with the brown sugar to coat the entire filling.
Place the filling in an 8.5” x 11" baking dish.
Spread the filling out into an even layer using a spoon.

Make the Topping

Place all the crisp topping ingredients in a medium bowl.
Mix until thoroughly combined.
Dollop on top of the apples. Keep the topping crumbly instead of smoothing it out as an even layer. This gives it more surface area to crisp.
Bake at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes until the fruit bubbles and the top looks lightly golden.
Let the crisp cool for about 30 minutes before serving so all the juices are set fully. The crisp will continue to set over time.

Notes

See more expert tips, pictures, and variations above for making the best dairy free apple crisp!

Yield: 1 crisp

Serving Size: ⅙ of the crisp

Apples:

Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples are ideal for this recipe. They hold their shape while also delivering a delicious flavor.
If desired, you can peel the apples first, but I like to keep them in.
If cubing the apples, measure them to about 5 cups.
It is difficult to measure sliced apples but you just want enough for the filling to fill your baking dish, about 3 large apples, 4 medium.

When serving:

Let the crisp cool for about 30 minutes before serving.
This allows all the juices to set fully. The crisp will continue to set over time.
Serve with vegan ice cream, whipped cream, or yogurt. Enjoy!

Storage:

Allow your crisp to fully cool before storing it.
Store the covered dish or airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
You can also freeze the crisp in an airtight container for 2 to 3 months.
To reheat the apple crisp, bake at 350°F for about 15 to 20 minutes or until it is heated and the topping is crispy again.
If reheating from frozen, allow the crisp to thaw in the refrigerator overnight first.

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