Vegan Apple Crisp
Warm tender apples encased in gooey maple and cinnamony sweetness, finished with a buttery, crispy oat topping make this Vegan Apple Crisp a must-have dessert for the holiday season! This dairy-free, nut-free, refined sugar-free and gluten-free apple crisp is sure to please all types of eaters. You can also make it soy-free by using a soy-free vegan butter.
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I know we're a bit past apple season, but there's just something about baking apples that makes them so perfect for this time of year.
For starters, the aroma itself emanating from the oven is enough to make your mouth water and your heart warm.
That smell, my friends, is pure happiness.
And what would the holiday season be without joy? They are a perfect sweet treat right after a heavy meal that you can pair with lasagna.
Imagine taking a bite of warm, tender, melt-in-your-mouth apples oozing with the flavors of maple syrup, coconut sugar, lemon, cinnamon and nutmeg topped with a sweet, crispy coating...see I told you, mouthwatering! 😉
I wanted to make an apple crisp that wasn't just vegan but also nut-free too. You know, so those with nut allergies can enjoy this ooey gooey goodness. 🙂
How to Make This Gluten-Free, Vegan Apple Crisp
First, preheat your oven to 350°F. Then peel, core and cube the apples. Add the apple pieces to a large mixing bowl.
Add lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, coconut sugar, oat flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Use your hands to combine ingredients until they are well incorporated.
Pour apple mixture into a 13" x 9" baking dish. Spread so that apples are evenly distributed.
Now make the topping. Add oats, oat flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, salt and vegan butter to a mixing bowl. Use your hands to combine ingredients together until well incorporated.
Sprinkle topping evenly over the apple mixture.
Place the baking dish in the oven on the center rack and bake for 50-60 minutes until fruit is bubbling and topping has browned.
Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
If you're not nut-free, you might also enjoy our vegan pear crisp.
Vegan Apple Crisp
Ingredients
FOR THE FILLING
- 3 lb. Golden Delicious apples
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 1 large lemon or 2 on the smaller side)
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoon whole-grain, gluten-free oat flour
- 1 teaspoon ground Ceylon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
FOR THE TOPPING
- 1 cup whole-grain, gluten-free oats
- ½ cup whole-grain, gluten-free oat flour
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground Ceylon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup vegan butter, softened but not melted (I used Earth Balance; use soy-free version if needed)
Instructions
FOR THE FILLING
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Peel, core and cube the apples. Add the apple pieces to a large mixing bowl.
- Add lemon, lemon zest, maple syrup, coconut sugar, oat flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Use your hands to combine ingredients until they are well incorporated.
- Pour apple mixture into a 13" x 9" baking dish. Spread so that apples are evenly distributed.
FOR THE TOPPING
- Add oats, oat flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, salt and vegan butter to a mixing bowl. Use your hands to combine ingredients together until well incorporated.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over the apple mixture.
- Place the baking dish in the oven on the center rack and bake for 50-60 minutes until fruit is bubbling and topping has browned.
- Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
(Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)
Notes
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Loving how easy this crisp is and it looks so good!! Perfect go-to for the abundance of apples I have on hand 🙂
Thank you Tammy! Hope you give it a try! 🙂
That sounds delicious! I do love apple crisp - such a classic!
Thank you Anne! 🙂
My father is vegan and I have been trying to come up with a holiday dessert for him. I made this this weekend to test it out and it was delicious! I am adding this to my Christmas dinner menu.
That's so awesome, Carrie! I hope your father enjoys it! Merry Christmas! 🙂
I love how many dietary restrictions this recipe will work for! Apple crisp has always been one of my favorite desserts! I'm looking forward to trying your recipe alongside a big scoop of dairy-free icecream! 🙂
Thanks so much Krista! Mmmm, I think I'll add some ice cream next time! 🙂 Hope you enjoy!
My husband is "obsessed" with Christmas decorating, too! Love your house and all its lights! Very nice apple crisp, simple and delicious.
Thanks Nicoletta! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas! 🙂
Love this vegan version. Drooling over pics. I cant wait to try your recipe. Pinned!
Thank you so much, Sri! Hope you enjoy! 🙂
This is such a beautiful apple crisp! Perfect for company throughout the holidays!
Thanks so much, Kelly! 🙂
I love apples in my desserts and this one looks so moist and delicious. I'd love to try it.
Thanks Dana! Enjoy! 🙂
It's always apple season at our house! I buy them every week! Love all the decorations on the house!
Yay for apples! 🙂 Thanks so much, Pam!
We love apple crisp - how nice that you made it vegan. I know someone who will appreciate this recipe very much. Going to send her the link.
Thanks Veena! I hope she enjoys! 🙂
Apple crisp is one of my favorite American desserts. So rustic and simple, yet warms the soul. Cannot wait to give the vegan version a go, have to say no to my beloved butter this time.
Thanks Analida! I was very reluctant to try the Earth Balance as I love butter too, but I was pleasantly surprised with the taste. Hope you enjoy! 🙂
I am so impressed with the Christmas decorations!! Getting to eat hot apple crisp after the time devoted out in the cold to create such masterpiece must have been priceless!!
Thanks so much, Eva! I'm sure he was happy I made it! 🙂
Your apple crispy and Christmas lights are sooo beautiful! They give me pure happiness just as the smell of baked apple crisp does 🙂 Delicious recipe, I look forward to baking it this holiday season!
Thank you so much, Aleta! Hope you enjoy! And have a wonderful holiday! 🙂
This apple crisp sounds fantastic! I love that it is vegan-friendly and still so delicious!
Thank you so much, Jacque!