LeAnn Reid is the food content creator, recipe developer, and food photographer behind No Coast Kitchen, a gluten-free and dairy-free recipe blog rooted in joy, creativity, and nourishment. Driven by a passion for helping others thrive with dietary restrictions, she recreates nostalgic, comforting favorites with an allergy-friendly twist. LeAnn blends functional, feel-good recipes with warm, inviting visuals to showcase just how delicious allergy-friendly eating can be. She specializes in nourishing meals and indulgent desserts that prove you can eat well and live vibrantly, no matter your lifestyle.
a little bit about the recipe
A comforting apple crisp is the kind of go-to recipe every baker needs! This version happens to be gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free thanks to the use of coconut sugar. All the classic flavors and textures you know and love reimagined to be a little more feel-good. The buttery, golden topping gives way to syrupy, spiced apples for the ultimate cozy dessert.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
Cast Iron Skillet, Pie Pan
ACTIVE: 20m
INACTIVE: 25m
TOTAL: 45m
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directions
For the Crisp Topping
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
First, prepare the crisp topping: In a mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and stir well.
Add the butter and use a pastry blender or fork to work it in until the mixture is crumbly and holds together slightly when pressed. Set aside.
For the Apple Filling
Now, prepare the apple filling: Thinly slice or cube the apples.
In a large bowl, toss the apples with the spices, coconut sugar, and tapioca flour until evenly coated.
Warm a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt, then stir in the apple mixture. Cook for several minutes, until the apples begin to soften and the sugar melts into a syrupy, caramelized texture.
You can either leave the apples in the skillet to bake or transfer to a pie dish. Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apple mixture.
Bake for 22-25 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
Let cool slightly before serving—best enjoyed warm with a scoop of your favorite ice cream!
expiry
Store this apple crisp tightly covered in the fridge. This recipe is best enjoyed within 3-4 days.
tips
You can peel your apples if you prefer, or leave the skin on for ease.
Ground cassia cinnamon's spicy, warm flavor and aroma star in many homespun fall and winter recipes. Cassia is dominant variety of cinnamon in America.
Ground allspice is highly aromatic and even more pungent than its whole counterpart. As its name suggests it is redolent of a mix of spices including clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and juniper.
