Slow Cooker Gluten-Free Apple Crisp Recipe
This Slow Cooker Apple Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert made with tender apples and a gluten-free oat topping, perfectly spiced with cinnamon and sweetened with brown sugar. Slow-cooked to perfection, it’s an easy and delicious treat ideal for cozy nights.
- Author: Lara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Filling
- 6 cups peeled, sliced apples (about 5 medium apples)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Topping
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into even pieces. Toss them with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to evenly coat.
- Layer the filling: Place the coated apple slices evenly in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Make the topping: In a bowl, mix the gluten-free oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture is crumbly.
- Add the topping: Sprinkle the oat and butter mixture evenly over the apples in the slow cooker.
- Cook the crisp: Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden and crisp.
- Serve: Carefully remove the slow cooker lid, let cool slightly, and serve warm. Enjoy alone or topped with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Use a variety of apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a balance of tartness and sweetness.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil or a plant-based margarine.
- Ensure your oats are certified gluten-free if you need to avoid gluten completely.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker model.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
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