The Best Gluten Free Vegan Apple Crisp Recipe

This is the best gluten free vegan apple crisp recipe. It’s fresh and lightly spiced, with a cinnamon streusel topping, and finished with vanilla ice cream! It's pretty amazing. The perfect comfort dessert  to welcome in the colder seasons. 

For this apple crisp gluten free vegan recipe, I will be going through how to make an apple crisp recipe, step by step and answering your FAQs such as 'which apple for apple crisp’ ‘can you make apple crisp in ramekins’ ‘can you make this apple crisp recipe without oatmeal ’ and so much more.

This apple crisp gluten free recipe is completely eggless, gluten free, nut free and dairy free!

Another great thing about this apple crisp easy recipe is how customisable you can make it. For example, you can make these into a blueberry cobbler recipe or a classic cinnamon and peach cobbler.

I’ll also be sharing some more flavor variations and mix in’s below. And would highly recommend you check that part of this post out!

This fresh apple crisp recipe doesn’t require a whole hour to make but less than 15 minutes to come together from start to finish!

If you’re looking for more vegan dessert recipes without eggs to add to your baking list check out my Berry Cobbler and Peach Cobbler 

Expert Baking Tips on how to make this quick easy recipe apple crisp

Although this quick and easy apple crisp recipe is super simple to make, here are just a few expert tips i'd recommend:

Add a teaspoon or two of muesli to your mug cake to add more texture for the crumble topping.

Keep the apple peel on for more texture, if you'd prefer to enjoy the cobbler without it then, peel the apples before slicing. 

The cake is ready when the sponge springs back when touched.

How make apple crisp

Ingredients for an easy recipe for apple crisp

Here's everything I used to make this gluten free recipe apple crisp

• Vegan butter- You can use either vegan block butter or margarine. 
• Water - A very small amount is required and is needed to bind the crumble together. 
• Brown Sugar- I like to use soft brown sugar which is just a very refined sugar, but if you don't have any refined granulated brown sugar will work well here.
• Gluten free Plain flour - If you’re gluten free flour doesn't already have xanthan gum add a teaspoon to the dry ingredients. This will help add stability to the cake and prevent it from crumbling.
• Rolled oats - if you're making your apple crisp pie topping gluten free then you'll need to use gluten free oats also

The best apple crisp recipe

How to bake this apple dessert quick - Step by step instructions 

• Begin by thinly slicing your apples.

Topping for apple crisp

• Then to a bowl mix together the sugar, flour and cinnamon.
• Once incorporated add the apples and mix until the apples are fully coated.
• Transfer the apples to 2 Ramakins
• In the same bowl cream together the butter, flour and sugar. Then add the rolled oats and sprinkle the crisp onto the apples.
• Bake at 180°c/350°F for 10minutes or until golden brown.
• Once cooled, serve with a scoop of ice cream and enjoy!

Flavour Variations and Mix-ins

Classic peach cobbler

Simply substitute the mixed berries for a fresh, peeled and chopped peach or a tin of peaches. And follow the same method as this microwave berry dessert. Or make a traditional peach cobbler skillet using this super quick and easy recipe here.

Healthy recipe for apple crisp

To make this apple crisp recipe healthy, we will be making this apple crisp without butter and instead using 2 ½ teaspoon of avocado oil. As well as making this vegan apple crisp no sugar and instead using ½ tablespoon of honey, this will also help bind the crumble topping together.

Blueberry crisp

This is essentially the same recipe for this apple crisp however, there are slightly different spices used that balance well with the blueberry. Check out the recipe here.

Microwave berry cobbler

This is the best microwave cake in a mug. Juicy mixed berries, soft fluffy cinnamon spiced sponge, nuggets of crumble topping all topped with vanilla ice cream! It’s pretty amazing. Check out the recipe here.

Let me know in the comments if you tried these or if you came up with your own!

FAQs

What type apples for apple crisp ?

Any apples will do, but I’d recommend bramley, granny smith and honeycrisp as they have a slightly better flavour.

Can I make this apple crisp without oats ?

Yes, if you’d prefer not to add oats to your apple crisp, that’s fine and there’s no need to substitute it with anything else.

Storing and freezing

Does apple crisp need to be refrigerated ?

They stay good at room-temperature for up to 2 days and in the fridge for up to a week. However, once served with ice cream, store in the fridge straight away and it will keep for up to 2 days.

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The best gluten free vegan apple crisp

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