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Slow Cooker Apple Crisp (Gluten Free) Recipe

Slow Cooker Apple Crisp (Gluten Free) Recipe

5.2 from 9 reviews

This Slow Cooker Apple Crisp is a comforting, gluten-free dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery oat and gluten-free flour crumble. Slow cooking allows the apples to soften perfectly while the crisp topping turns golden and crumbly, making it a perfect warm dessert any time of the year.

Ingredients

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Apples

  • 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (1:1 blend)
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apples: Place the sliced Granny Smith apples in the slow cooker. Add lemon juice, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir well to evenly coat the apples with the mixture.
  2. Make the topping: In a separate mixing bowl, combine gluten-free rolled oats, gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, light brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
  3. Add butter to topping: Cut the cold butter into small pieces and incorporate it into the flour mixture using a spoon or your hands until the mixture looks wet and crumbly with pea-sized pieces of butter throughout.
  4. Assemble crisp: Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the coated apples in the slow cooker, ensuring full coverage.
  5. Cook the crisp: Place the lid on the slow cooker and set it to high heat. Cook for 2 hours.
  6. Finish cooking: After 2 hours, open the lid partially and continue cooking for an additional 1 hour to allow the topping to crisp up more.
  7. Serve: Serve the apple crisp warm. Optionally, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith apples for the perfect balance of tartness and firmness.
  • Make sure to use certified gluten-free oats and flour to keep the recipe gluten-free.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute unsalted butter with a vegan butter alternative.
  • Serving the crisp with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream adds a delicious creamy contrast.
  • If your slow cooker runs hot, check after 2.5 hours to prevent overcooking.

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