Growing up, every holiday, my grandma would whip up her famous apple pie.
The scent of warm cinnamon and freshly baked apples was enough to make the whole house feel like a cozy hug. But when I went gluten-free, I thought I’d kissed those pie-filled memories goodbye.
Spoiler alert: I was wrong.
This recipe brings back that nostalgic, sweet-tart apple perfection, but with a gluten-free crust so flaky you’ll swear I stole the recipe from Grandma herself.
Oh, and it’s dairy-free optional, because everyone deserves a slice of happiness.
Tips
- Apple Prep Hack: Soak sliced apples in a bowl of water with a splash of lemon juice while you prep the other ingredients to prevent browning.
- Crust Pro Tip: Use a cold rolling pin and chill your dough to keep it from sticking.
- Dietary Swaps: For a nutty twist, swap half the oats in the topping for almond flour.
Variations
- Cranberry Apple: Add ½ cup fresh cranberries to the filling.
- Caramel Drizzle: Drizzle dairy-free caramel sauce over the pie before serving.
- Nut-Free: Skip the oats and use all-purpose gluten-free flour for the topping.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (dairy-free if needed) or a dollop of whipped coconut cream. For an extra touch, dust with powdered sugar just before slicing.
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Homemade Gluten-Free Dutch Apple Pie with Dairy-Free Option – Like Grandma’s, Only Better!
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
A classic apple pie reimagined with a flaky gluten-free crust and a spiced crumb topping. Includes a dairy-free option for all to enjoy!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup cold butter (or dairy-free alternative), cubed
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
For the Filling:
- 6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
- ¾ cup sugar (or coconut sugar for a refined sugar-free option)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- 2 tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- ½ cup gluten-free rolled oats
- ½ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold butter (or dairy-free alternative), cubed
Instructions
. Make the Crust:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just holds together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the Filling:
- Toss the sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla. Let it sit for 10 minutes to release the juices.
3. Make the Topping:
- Combine oats, flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
4. Assemble and Bake:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the chilled crust on a floured surface and transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges.
- Pour the apple filling into the crust. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbly. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
Notes
Best served warm. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
