Description
A rich, nutty apple crisp made with brown butter and gluten-free oats, baked in a cast iron skillet for a crispy, warm dessert that is safe for celiacs and delicious for everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith), peeled and sliced into ½-inch wedges
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg and allspice (optional)
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for browning)
- 1 cup certified gluten-free rolled oats
- ½ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, gluten-free flour, and melted butter until coated. Let sit.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the ½ cup of butter. Stir occasionally until it foams, then settles. Watch closely for brown bits and a nutty aroma (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat immediately and pour into a heat-proof bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine gluten-free oats, gluten-free flour, brown sugar, and sea salt. Pour the warm brown butter over the mixture and add vanilla. Stir until clumps form. Fold in nuts if using.
- Pour the apple mixture into a greased 10-inch cast iron skillet. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the apples, pressing down gently.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the streusel is golden brown and juices are bubbling. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes to allow filling to thicken. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Ensure oats are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination. Brown butter carefully as it burns quickly. Let the crisp cool for 15 minutes before cutting to prevent a soupy texture. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen unbaked for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
Keywords: gluten-free, apple crisp, cast iron skillet, brown butter, dessert, celiac-friendly, oat streusel