This gluten-free, nut-free and refined sugar-free Vegan Apple Crisp is the perfect dessert for your holiday table.
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?
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! 😉
Now, you might be saying, “You already have an apple-pear crisp on the blog.”
That is true. I did post a recipe for a Gluten-Free Apple-Pear Crisp back in December of 2015. But that one had pears, and I wanted to make one with just apples…that’s also vegan…and nut-free too. You know, so those with nut allergies can enjoy this ooey gooey goodness. 🙂
Wow! I can’t believe that post was from three years ago! Back then, I mentioned that Greg is obsessed with Christmas decorating. That was the first year he entered our town’s decorating contest.
Unfortunately, our house didn’t place that year. However, I am proud to report that we won third place in 2016 and first place in 2017.
As you can see below, the decorating fascination continues. Just so you can understand how serious he takes it, I only asked for one picture of the house for this post, but he gave me three.
Why?
He said “you need to get the feel from every angle.”
Anyway, I have to give him (and our daughters) all the credit for creating this beautiful display. Being out in the cold isn’t really my thing, so…
While he was busy “rigging up the lights” and all the other paraphernalia, I stayed inside…and baked holiday treats such as this Vegan Apple Crisp.
Learn how to make it
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.
Vegan Apple Crisp [Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Refined Sugar-Free]
This gluten-free, nut-free and refined sugar-free Vegan Apple Crisp is the perfect dessert for your holiday table.
Ingredients
FOR THE FILLING
- 3 lb. Golden Delicious apples
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 1 large lemon or 2 on the smaller side)
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 3 tbsp whole-grain, gluten-free oat flour
- 1 tsp ground Ceylon cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
FOR THE TOPPING
- 1 cup whole-grain, gluten-free oats
- 1/2 cup whole-grain, gluten-free oat flour
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp ground Ceylon cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened but not melted (I used Earth Balance)
Instructions
FOR THE FILLING
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Peel, core and cube the apples. Add the apple pieces to a large mixing bowl.
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Add lemon, lemon zest, maple syrup, coconut sugar, oat flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Use your hands to combine ingredients until they are well incorporated.
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Pour apple mixture into a 13" x 9" baking dish. Spread so that apples are evenly distributed.
FOR THE TOPPING
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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.
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Sprinkle topping evenly over the apple mixture.
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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.
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Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
So, what do you think? Let me know in the comments below. And if you make this recipe, tag @watchlearneat in your photos on Instagram. 🙂
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This apple crisp sounds fantastic! I love that it is vegan-friendly and still so delicious!
Thank you so much, Jacque!
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! 🙂
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! 🙂
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! 🙂
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! 🙂
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!
I love apples in my desserts and this one looks so moist and delicious. I’d love to try it.
Thanks Dana! Enjoy! 🙂
This is such a beautiful apple crisp! Perfect for company throughout the holidays!
Thanks so much, Kelly! 🙂
Love this vegan version. Drooling over pics. I cant wait to try your recipe. Pinned!
Thank you so much, Sri! 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! 🙂
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 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! 🙂
That sounds delicious! I do love apple crisp – such a classic!
Thank you Anne! 🙂
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! 🙂