Our Favorite Gluten Free Apple Recipes (2024)

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When fall is here apples are the queen of the farmer’s market. Aside from eating fresh, apples are great for baking AND cooking. This post has some of our favorite Gluten-Free Apple Recipes!

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There is no better way to get into the spirit of fall than to include apples in as many dishes as possible. Whether you’ve been apple picking and have a few bushels or couldn’t resist picking up a peck or two at the farmer’s market, we’ve got you covered for our best Gluten-Free Apple recipes!

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Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal: This Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal recipe is just what you need to make for breakfast! It is as good freshly baked as it is for meal prep. This classic flavor combination smells so good when it is baking, and bonus it’s so easy to put together. This dairy-free and gluten free oatmeal bake doesn’t contain any refined sugars and is a great fiber-rich and filling breakfast or snack.

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Apple Pie Chia Pudding:Making chia pudding could not be more simple, just like overnight oats. PLUS, you can get creative and make it to satisfy your favorite tastes and/or your sweet tooth. Now that Fall is in the air (and the farm is stocking up with my favorite Fall produce), I wanted to mix in something warm, like warm apple pie filling infused with just the right amount of cinnamon. You with me on this one? Packed with nutrients, delicious, and filling. Pure heaven, and took a total of 3 minutes to prepare!

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Gluten-Free Apple Scones: These Gluten-Free Apple Scones are the perfect fall baking recipe. They are light and crumbly and full of apples and cinnamon. They are such a treat to serve to serve on crisp fall morning! I am so excited that we’ve finally perfected the ultimate gluten-free scones that will be the hit of your weekend brunch, the star of the dessert table, or the perfect snack!

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Apple Oat Muffins: These Healthy Apple Muffins are made with oat flour and are packed with seasonal apples and raisins. These gluten free apple muffins are easy to make, using justone bowl to put together! They make a great on-the-go breakfast or snack, will be a hit with picky kids and are 100% nut-free!

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Apple Bread: This loaf is stuffed full of apples and raisins and is so moist. Made using a nut-free blend of oat flour and coconut flour, it’s also dairy-free and refined-sugar free. It’s the perfect weekend (or weeknight!) baking project, especially after a day of apple picking, that will be loved by everyone, gluten-free or not!

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Apple Upside Down Cake: This cake is unbelievably simple to make and so delicious. It’s grain-free, nut-free and dairy-free but with no shortage of delicious apple cinnamon flavor. It’s perfect to serve up for Rosh Hashanah or to whip up for a weekend baking project after you’ve gone apple picking.

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Apple Cider Donuts: Who doesn’t love a good munchkin? These Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts are grain-free, dairy-free, and free of refined sugar! The batter is made in one bowl and easily baked up in the oven for the perfect fall treat.

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Apple Butter: This Slow Cooker Apple Butter has no added sugar and is my all-time favorite Fall spread. It’s Whole30 compliant, paleo-friendly, and is so delicious! It’s filled with in-season fresh apples and fall spices that will make you’re home smell heavenly.

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Apple Hand Pies (Gluten-Free): These Apple Hand Pies are such a great fall treat using my popular gluten-free pie crust recipe made with almond flour, and a classic apple pie filling that is heavy on the apple flavor, and perfect for so many things (hello pancakes & waffle topping)! They’re gluten-free and and the cutest thing to bake up with the bushels of fresh apples undoubtedly piling up in people’s homes this fall! Plus, they are NOT hard to make!

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Gluten Free Apple Galette: This Gluten Free Apple Pie has all the markings of the classic version we all know and love: a buttery crust with thinly sliced juicy apples laced with cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s the perfect pie to serve during the holidays or a fun weekend baking project to celebrate the fall season! It’s made using unrefined sweeteners and uses the BEST gluten-free crust.

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Gluten Free Apple Pie: This Gluten Free Apple Pie has all the markings of the classic version we all know and love: a buttery crust with thinly sliced juicy apples laced with cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s the perfect pie to serve during the holidays or a fun weekend baking project to mark the fall season! It’s made using unrefined sweeteners and uses the BEST gluten-free crust.

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Apple Cider Sangria: This Apple Cider Sangria is everyone’s favorite Fall co*cktail! It’s flavorful, packed with cinnamon, ginger, apple cider, and white wine for the perfect dinner party sangria! Serve it with a caramel rim (or opt out for simplicity), make a large pitcher, and enjoy this easy fall co*cktail!

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Gluten-free Apple Pie Bars: All the flavors of apple pie without much of the work! These bars are gluten and dairy-free!

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Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions: These boneless Pork Chops with Apples recipe is the quintessential fall meal. The pork chops are perfectly cooked and paired with sweet and savory fall flavors like sage, apple cider and apples.

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One Pot Apple Cider Braised Chicken: ThisOne-Pot Apple Cider Braised Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon is the perfect fall meal! Packed with vegetables and hearty autumn flavor, this dish will be the hit of any dinner, weekday or weeknight!

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Apple Sage Turkey Meatballs: These Apple Sage Turkey Meatballs are the perfect fall dinner. They’re warm and comforting with just enough hint of spice to make you remember the season has changed. But even better is that you can have them on your table in under 30 minutes after coming home from fantastic fall activities! Oh, and they’re paleo, gluten-free and absolutely kid-friendly!

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Sheet Pan Kielbasa Sausage and Sauerkraut Dinner: This Sheet Pan Kielbasa Sausage and Sauerkraut Dinner has unique flavors and is an easy way to get dinner on the table. Aside from prepping up a few veggies it’s largely hands-off cooking which means more time in your life! It’s Paleo and Whole30 friendly and will be a hit with the whole family.

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Apple Dill Chicken Salad: This refreshing salad takes10 minutes to toss together, all in one-bowl for minimal cleanup, and loaded with delicious Fall flavors.

Instant Pot Apple Sauce: Naturally sweet (with no added sugar), and so delicious, this recipe for apple sauce is a must for when you return with arms full of apples from the orchards this fall.

Apple, Sweet Potato and Kale Quinoa Salad: This kale quinoa salad is the ultimate Fall salad! Packed with massaged kale, cooked quinoa, diced apples, roasted sweet potatoes, pistachios, and the perfect maple balsamic dressing; it’s an Autumn salad everyone will love!

Guide To Eating And Baking With Apples

Admittedly, not all apples are created equally. While they all taste delicious, different apples perform better for cooking, eating and baking. Check out this handy guide that outlines 12 different apple varieties for you!

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Best Apples for Eating

  • Gala
  • Fuji
  • Red Delicious
  • Golden Delicious
  • Honey Crisp

Best Apples for Baking

  • Cortland
  • Gala
  • Granny Smith
  • Golden Delicious

Best Apples for Apple Sauce

  • Macintosh
  • Cortland
  • Gravenstein
  • Golden Delicious
  • Jonagold

Best Apples for Apple Pie

  • Granny Smith
  • Gala
  • Honey Crisp
  • Cortland

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FAQs

Are apples gluten free? ›

Unless it is mixed with a gluten containing ingredient or contaminated in some other way, fruit is naturally gluten free. Here is a list of fruit you can safely eat on a gluten free diet: Apples and pears. Bananas.

Does apple crisp have to be refrigerated? ›

Apple Crisp is very much like apple pie in that it doesn't NEED to be refrigerated, but the shelf life will be extended if you do store it in the refrigerator. I recommend storing it on the countertop for up to two days, or up to four days in the refrigerator.

Can you prep apple crisp the night before? ›

Tips and Tricks. You can make this the evening before or the morning of the day you plan to serve it. Take it through step 4 and then cover the apples and streusel topping with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge until ready to bake. Then just remove the plastic wrap and bake.

What is a substitute for flour in crumble topping? ›

In order to make a wheat free dessert, we make a few simple substitutes for the all purpose flour. Here the gluten free crumble topping is made with almond flour, rice flour, sugar and butter. (You won't need a gluten-free flour blend since this recipe uses just almond and rice flours.)

Does peanut butter have gluten? ›

It's important to know that peanuts, peanut butter, peanut flour and peanut oil are considered naturally gluten-free foods. Gluten is a form of protein found in wheat, barley and rye (2).

Do apples go bad if not refrigerated? ›

At room temperature, apples will last about 5 to 7 days.

Beyond that, they begin to degrade in quality and nutritional content. They begin to lose their flavor and freshness and either shrivel or get mushy.

What kind of apples are best for apple crisp? ›

What Makes A Good Apple For Apple Crisp? The best apples for baking keep their structure under heat, which prevents the chunks of fruit from turning into mush after baking. The firm and crisp Granny Smith and Honeycrisp varieties are popular apples to use in apple pies and apple crisps.

Why does my apple crisp get soggy? ›

If you use a dish that is too deep, you will likely bake up something that resembles a pot of stewed fruit with a thin layer of crust on top. Once the topping has been spooned off, you are left with a lot of soupy fruit on the bottom of the baking dish.

Should I cover my apple crisp while baking? ›

Baking: Start baking the apple crisp covered with foil. This allows the apples to soften without any risk of the topping over-browning. After about 20 minutes, remove the foil and let the crisp finish cooking uncovered. Once the juices are bubbling, the topping is golden brown, and the apples are tender, it is done!

What's the difference between apple crumble and apple crisp? ›

Like an apple crisp, an apple crumble is a baked fruit dessert with a layer of topping. But unlike the crisp, the crumble topping rarely includes oats or nuts. Instead, a crumble's topping is more like streusel, made with flour, sugar and butter.

What is the difference between streusel and crumble topping? ›

Traditionally, the two have different ratios of the same ingredients, with streusel containing more flour, and crumb topping more sugar, so they offer a different texture and flavor on top of baked goods. Streusel may also include nuts, but crumb topping does not.

How do you make gluten free flour less crumbly? ›

To prevent your gluten free bakes from being too crumbly, you can add a separate binder – usually, that's xanthan gum or psyllium husk (we'll talk about them in more detail soon).

Can you use white sugar instead of brown sugar for a crumble topping? ›

I always get the best reactions when the crumble is really crunchy. And for that crunchy topping, it's best to use brown sugar. White sugar is fine, and the crumble texture is a bit lighter.

What fruits don't have gluten? ›

5 Fruits Everyone on a Gluten-Free Diet Needs
  • Berries: While we've made this into one category, there are a few berries in particular that you should be focusing on. ...
  • Kiwi: Kiwis are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals and are low in calories. ...
  • Papayas: Papayas are jam packed with vitamins C and A.
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Are bananas gluten-free? ›

Bananas (in their natural form) are 100% gluten-free. If you experience issues with eating bananas it may be because of a couple of proteins present in bananas – Marlow over at glutenhatesme.com has an excellent and detailed post on this issue so please head on over to her blog to read more.

Are potatoes gluten-free? ›

The simple answer is yes — potatoes are gluten-free. Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and other grains. Potatoes aren't grains, they're a type of starchy vegetable. That's good news for people who can't tolerate gluten because they have celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

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