Gluten Free Apple Pie with Crumble Topping

A Gluten Free Dutch Apple Pie That Tastes Like Fall

There is something about a warm apple pie with a buttery, crumbly topping that just feels like home. This gluten free apple pie with crumble topping takes everything you love about a classic Dutch apple pie recipe and makes it completely gluten free, without sacrificing a single bit of flavor or texture. If you have been searching for easy gluten free pie recipes that actually deliver on taste, this one is about to become your new favorite.

Instead of a traditional lattice top, this recipe uses a sweet, buttery crumble, which happens to be one of the easiest gluten free pie toppings you can make. No fussy pastry weaving required, just a simple mixture of flour, oats, brown sugar, and butter that turns golden and irresistible in the oven.

Before we get cooking, the right tools and ingredients make a real difference here. A good gluten free flour blend with xanthan gum already built in will save you a step, and a sturdy pastry cutter makes quick work of that crumble topping. Here are a few things that genuinely help this recipe shine:

Why This Is a Healthier Dutch Apple Pie

Compared to many traditional versions loaded with refined flour and excess sugar, this healthy Dutch apple pie leans on naturally sweet apples and just enough sugar to bring out their flavor without overwhelming it. The oats in the topping add a bit of fiber and a hearty, rustic texture that pairs beautifully with tender baked apples.

A few things that make this recipe stand out among other gluten free pie recipes:

• Naturally thickened filling. Gluten free flour and lemon juice work together to create a filling that is jammy, never runny.
• A crumble, not a crust. The gluten free pie crumble topping is more forgiving than a top crust, so it is nearly impossible to mess up.
• Warm spices. Cinnamon and nutmeg give this pie that cozy, familiar flavor you expect from a classic apple pie.

Chef's Tip: Choose a mix of tart and sweet apples, like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, for the best balance of flavor and texture in your filling.

Choosing the Right Apples

Not all apples bake the same way, and this matters a lot for an easy gluten free pie like this one. Firmer apples hold their shape during the long bake time, while softer varieties can turn mushy. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all excellent choices, and combining two varieties gives the filling more depth.

Slice your apples evenly, about a quarter inch thick, so they cook at the same rate. Uneven slices can leave you with some apples that are perfectly tender and others that are still a bit firm.

Building the Perfect Gluten Free Pie Crumble Topping

The secret to a great gluten free pie crumble topping is keeping the butter cold. Cold butter creates little pockets of fat that melt slowly in the oven, giving you that satisfying, craggy texture instead of a flat, sandy layer. Work the butter into the dry ingredients just until it looks like coarse crumbs, some larger pea-sized pieces are exactly what you want.

Ready to make it? Here is the full step by step recipe:

Gluten Free Apple Pie with Crumble Topping

This gluten free apple pie with a buttery crumble topping is cozy, easy, and completely irresistible, the perfect gluten free Dutch apple pie for any occasion.

Prep:25 mins

Cook:55 mins

Total:80 mins

Yield:8 servings

Cuisine:American

Yield: 8 servingsCalories: 410Protein: 4g

Carbs: 58gFat: 19gSat. Fat: 10gFiber: 4gSugar: 32gSodium: 180mg

Ingredients

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• 1 gluten free pie crust, store-bought or homemade, pressed into a 9-inch pie pan, unbaked
• 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, about 6 medium apples such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 3 tbsp gluten free all-purpose flour, for thickening the apple filling
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, freshly grated if possible
• 1/4 tsp salt, divided between filling and topping
• 1 cup gluten free all-purpose flour, for the crumble topping
• 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats, certified gluten free
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into small cubes

Instruction

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fit the gluten free pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan, crimping the edges as desired, and place it in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.

2

In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons gluten free flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.

3

Pour the apple mixture into the chilled pie crust, mounding it slightly in the center since the apples will shrink as they bake.

4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1 cup gluten free flour, oats, brown sugar, and remaining salt for the crumble topping.

5

Add the cold cubed butter to the crumble mixture and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work it in until the mixture forms coarse, pea-sized crumbs.

6

Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apple filling, covering it completely.

7

Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips, then bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling at the edges.

8

If the crust or topping browns too quickly, loosely tent the pie with foil for the last 15 to 20 minutes of baking.

9

Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing. This resting time allows the filling to set properly.

Equipment

• 9-inch pie pan
• Large mixing bowls
• Pastry cutter or fork
• Rimmed baking sheet
• Wire cooling rack

Notes

Store leftover pie covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds, or warm the whole pie in a 300 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes to re-crisp the topping. The crumble topping can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to use.

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Serving and Storing Your Gluten Free Apple Crumb Pie

Let this pie cool for at least two hours before slicing. I know it is tempting to dig in right away, but that resting time lets the filling set so your slices hold together instead of spilling apples everywhere. Serve it slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or enjoy it at room temperature with your afternoon coffee.

Leftovers keep beautifully. Store the pie covered at room temperature for up to two days or in the refrigerator for up to five. A quick reheat in the oven brings the crumble topping back to life, restoring that irresistible crunch.

This gluten free apple pie proves that eating gluten free never means giving up the desserts you love most. It is comforting, easy to make, and destined to become a regular at your table.