Gluten-Free Almond Flour Apple Crisp

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-14 · Updated 2026-07-14

Warm apple crisp with a crunchy almond flour topping that’s naturally gluten-free and perfect for cozy nights. This American-inspired gluten-free recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs tart apples, peeled and sliced, lemon juice, coconut sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 5 cups tart apples, peeled and sliced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar
• 1 cup almond flour
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, toss 5 cups peeled and sliced tart apples with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/3 cup coconut sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Transfer the apple mixture to a greased 8-inch square baking dish, spreading evenly.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup almond flour with 6 tbsp cold, cubed unsalted butter. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle the almond flour topping evenly over the apples.
5. Step 5: Bake the crisp for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling and tender.
6. Step 6: Let cool slightly before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.