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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Vegan Apple Crisp

    Published: Apr 21, 2021 · by Nicole · Updated: Sep 29, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Vegan Apple Crisp
    Vegan Apple Crisp
    Vegan Apple Crisp
    gluten-free vegan apple crumble

    This vegan apple crisp is the ultimate comfort food. Perfectly caramelized apples are paired with a crunchy oat topping, then drizzled with a sweet maple syrup. Top it off with some dairy-free ice cream for an indulgent dessert!

    vegan apple crisp being served with ice cream

    This vegan apple crisp (sometimes called an apple crumble) is so easy to make. Like, really easy. This recipe needs less than 10 ingredients, a minimal amount of work, and gets you maximum flavor!

    This vegan apple crisp is a modern twist on a classic British dish. The soft, caramelized apples perfectly balance the crisp and buttery oat topping. And I love the subtle sweetness of the coconut sugar and maple syrup.

    My secret ingredient, the peanut butter, adds a rich and nutty taste to the crumble, which makes it stand out from other recipes. You could also add spices like cinnamon or ginger, to take this dessert in another direction.

    This vegan dessert is simple enough to make on a weeknight, but decadent enough to serve at a holiday meal. I love to have mine with a scoop of dairy-free ice cream!

    vegan apple crumbled in a baking dish

    Ingredients and substitutions

    The ingredients you need for this gluten-free vegan apple crumble are:

    ingredients for vegan apple crisp
    • Cooking apples. You can experiment with different varieties, but Granny Smith apples are a great place to start as they hold their shape while baking.
    • Maple syrup.
    • Coconut sugar. Coconut sugar contains minerals like iron and zinc, so I prefer using it to regular sugar.
    • All-purpose gluten-free flour.
    • Rice flour.
    • Gluten-free oats.
    • Peanut butter. I use smooth.
    • Vegan butter. If you don’t have vegan butter, margarine works too!
    apple crisp in a baking dish

    Make the Apple Crisp (Step by Step)

    Firstly, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F /180 degrees C and lightly grease a rectangular baking dish. 

    Next, peel and slice the apples into chunky segments. Layer these slices in the baking dish, then drizzle evenly with the maple syrup. 

    Then, in a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut sugar, gluten-free flour, rice flour, oats, peanut butter and vegan butter, until a crumbly texture forms. 

    stirring the apple crumble topping

    Layer the crumb on top of the apples. I like a thick layer of topping over my fruit, but you can build it up to your preferred thickness.

    Then bake it in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until crispy and golden brown on top. 

    baking the vegan apple crumble

    This dessert is best when served immediately with dairy-free ice cream. I’d recommend a simple flavor like vanilla, otherwise you could overpower the delicious, caramelized flavor of the apples.

    The warmth of the pudding and chill of the ice cream is a match made in heaven! 

    Tips and tricks 

    vegan apple crisp in a baking dish with ice cream

    You can prepare the oat topping a few days before you want to construct your crumble, as long as you refrigerate it in an airtight container. However, I recommend preparing your apples as close to baking as possible, to prevent them from browning. 

    If you work your crumble topping with your hands, or spend too long combining the ingredients, you can melt the butter which may result in the mixture sticking together too much. Try to combine your ingredients quickly, to ensure you get small, even crumbs.

    If you don’t want to make one giant vegan apple crumble, you could try baking it in individual ramekins.

    This gluten-free vegan apple crumble lasts up to 3 days in the fridge or up to 1 month in the freezer. To reheat I like to cover it in foil and put it in the oven for 15 mins at 180 degrees C – just make sure you defrost before reheating. 

    vegan apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

    More Vegan Desserts

    If you love this vegan apple crumble, be sure to check out these other delicious dessert recipes:

    • Vegan Carrot Cake
    • Vegan Pumpkin Pie
    • Vegan Cherry Pie
    • Vegan Apple Cake
    vegan apple crisp being served

    Recipe

    gluten-free vegan apple crumble

    Vegan Apple Crisp

    This vegan apple crisp is the ultimate comfort food. Perfectly caramelized apples are paired with a crunchy oat topping, then drizzled with a sweet maple syrup. Top it off with some dairy-free ice cream for an indulgent dessert!
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: apple crumble recipe, gluten-free apple crumble, gluten-free vegan apple crumble, vegan apple crumble
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 340kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Equipment

    • Conventional oven
    • Rectangular baking dish
    • Large mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ lbs cooking apples peeled and sliced
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • ¾ cup coconut sugar
    • ¾ cup gluten-free flour
    • ¾ cup rice flour
    • ½ cup gluten-free oats
    • ¼ cup peanut butter smooth
    • 6 tbsp vegan butter
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F) and lightly grease a rectangular baking dish.
    • Layer the apple slices in the baking dish, then drizzle evenly with the maple syrup.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, rice flour, oats, peanut butter and vegan butter, until a crumbly texture forms.
    • Layer the crumb on top of the apples and bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until crispy and golden brown on top.
    • Serve immediately with dairy-free ice cream.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 136mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 5gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 447IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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