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Brandied Gluten-Free Apple Crisp is a flavourful, adult update to a childhood favourite. The brandy works SO well with the fall flavours. <\/p>\n

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Note: This recipe was first posted on my original blog, Celebration Generation, on November 10, 2014. It was transferred over to this blog - existing comments and all - on 9\/17\/2021. It was most recently updated on 5\/9\/2022.<\/i><\/p>\n

Apple crisp was the dish that I was first known for, back when I was a kid. I substituted my favorite granola cereal for the rolled oats that most recipes called for... and a favorite was born!<\/p>\n

As an adult, I\u2019m a big fan of the combination of apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, and apple brandy when it comes to apple desserts - as you may have noticed by now. (Mmmm Brandied Apple Upside Down Cake!) <\/p>\n

The Apple Brandy gives a little extra something to tender apple filling, an added warmth and complexity. <\/p>\n

It tastes like the holiday season!\t\t<\/p>\n

This gluten free apple crisp is the perfect way to end a crisp, cool day of apple picking with your special someone.<\/p>\n

My easy Apple Crisp was definitely one of the things that immediately came to mind, when I found out about my gluten allergy - so of course, I had to make a GF apple crisp. <\/p>\n

This easy recipe won't be for everyone - I realize that some people have issues with oats - but it'll hit the spot for those who CAN have oats. <\/p>\n

Also, bonus: Because the crisp topping is oats-based anyway, NON-gf people not only don't take it as a specifically GLUTEN-FREE apple dessert, but find it tastes better than with regular flour!<\/p>\n

... so, you know, the perfect dessert to serve a crowd. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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Ingredients<\/h2>\n

This recipe uses mostly simple ingredients that should be easy to find in any grocery store, if not actual pantry staples.<\/p>\n

Amounts and technique are in the recipe card at the end of this post, but I wanted to go into some extra information about ingredients here. <\/i><\/p>\n

Fresh Apples<\/h4>\n

While a lot of people are very specific about what kind of apple to use, I\u2019ve got to be honest - you can use almost any one (more more) of the apple varieties out there that you like.<\/p>\n

If you like sweet apples, go for something like honeycrisp apples or pink lady apples. If you\u2019re in the mood for tart apples, granny smith apples.<\/p>\n

IMHO, Mutsus are the BEST apples, and they\u2019re the variety of apple I will ALWAYS choose, when I can get my hands on them. They have a great sweet AND tart flavor!<\/p>\n

The only thing I\u2019ll really specify is that I\u2019m not a fan of using soft apples to make apple crisp. I like to start out with a good bit of crunch, so they retain some body after cooking.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Oat Flour and Granola<\/h4>\n

These two simple ingredients form the bulk of the topping ingredients. <\/p>\n

For both of them, make sure you\u2019re using products that are certified gluten free \/ purity protocol oats, ESPECIALLY if you\u2019re serving someone who has celiac disease.<\/p>\n

Gluten Free Oat Flour<\/h5>\n

I like to use Gluten-Free Oat Flour<\/a> as the gluten-free flour, rather than any kind of gluten free all purpose flour. <\/p>\n

Truth be told, I use it even when the apple crisp doesn\u2019t need to be gluten free - it just tastes better than regular flour! <\/p>\n

This recipe doesn\u2019t need any of the properties of wheat flour, so using oat flour is the best way to boost the earthy flavour of the streusel topping.<\/p>\n

No oat flour? No problem - just run oats through a food processor until finely ground! <\/p><\/div>\n

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Gluten-Free Granola<\/h5>\n

You can use your favourite Gluten free Granola<\/a>, whether homemade or store bought.<\/p>\n

If you prefer, gluten-free oats can be substituted for the same amount of granola. <\/p>\n

Everything Else<\/h4>\n

Apple Brandy
\nMelted butter
\nGranulated Sugar<\/a>
\nBrown Sugar<\/a>
\nCinnamon<\/a>
\nChopped Walnuts<\/a>, Sliced Almonds<\/a>, and\/or Dried Cranberries<\/a> (optional)\n<\/div>\n

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Gluten-Free Apple Crisp Variations<\/h2>\n

Flavor Ideas<\/h4>\n

\u2013 While I love this with apple brandy.. try rum, whisky, or whatever else you like. Non-cream liqueurs work best.<\/p>\n

\u2013 For a \u201cCandy Apple\u201d crisp, use sour apple schnapps for the flavoring, add a layer of \u00bd \u2013 1 cup chopped Kraft Caramels<\/a> on top of the apple layer, before coating with the streusel topping<\/p>\n

\u2013 Add sweetened dried cranberries instead of \u2013 or in addition to \u2013 the nuts.<\/p>\n

- Use Coconut Sugar<\/a> or Maple Syrup<\/a> in place of the brown sugar.\n<\/div>\n

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Vegan Apple Crisp<\/h4>\n

This recipe is easy to make as gluten free dairy free apple crisp - simply swap the regular butter out for a dairy-free option, like Earth Balance Original vegan butter.<\/p>\n

Non-alcoholic Gluten-Free Apple Crisp<\/h4>\n

For a nonalcoholic version, you can swap apple juice or apple cider. <\/p>\n

When I\u2019m not using liqueur as a flavour, I will usually toss the apples with a little lemon juice and vanilla extract, as well as warm spices in both the apple mixture and the crumble topping.<\/p>\n

My go-to spices for this are cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and\/or ginger - depending on what I\u2019m in the mood for!\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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More Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes!<\/h2>\n

Looking for even more fantastic gluten-free desserts that *everyone* will love? Look no further!<\/p>\n

Campfire Berry Crumble<\/a>
\nCherry Cheesecake Fluff Salad<\/a>
\nChocolate Fondue<\/a>
\nChocolate Peanut Butter Confetti Squares<\/a>
\nDeviled Strawberries<\/a>
\nEasy Gluten Free Brownies<\/a>
\n Gluten Free Butter Tart Bars <\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Buttertarts <\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Doughnut Holes<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Earl Grey Pie <\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Fruitcake <\/a>
\nGluten-Free Lemon Bars<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Maple Pumpkin Pie <\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Nanaimo Bar Brownies <\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Puffed Rice Bars <\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Mini Doughnuts <\/a>
\nGluten-Free Raspberry Bars<\/a>
\nGluten Free Rocky Road Brownies<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Schmoo Torte <\/a>
\nGluten Free Sticky Toffee Pudding<\/a>
\nPina Colada Fluff<\/a><\/p>\n

Also, be sure to check out our collection of Gluten Free Cookie Recipes!<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

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Share the Love!<\/h2>\n

Before you chow down, be sure to take some pics of your handiwork! If you post it to Bluesky, be sure to tag us - @CelebrationGen<\/a>. We're also on Pinterest<\/a>, so you can save all your favourite recipes to a board!<\/p>\n

Also, be sure to subscribe to my free email newsletter, so you never miss out on any of my nonsense.<\/p>\n

Finally, if you love this recipe, please consider leaving a star rating and a comment!\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Brandied Gluten-Free Apple Crisp Recipe<\/h2>\n
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This Brandied Gluten-Free Apple crisp is a flavourful, more adult update to a childhood favourite. The brandy works SO well with the autumn flavours.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>45 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Dessert<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>American, Gluten-free<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>8<\/span> Servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Calories: <\/span>781<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Author: <\/span>admin<\/span><\/div>\n\n

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