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Cast iron apple crisp with whipped cream and cinnamon on small white plate with fork.
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Cast Iron Apple Crisp (Gluten Free)

This Cast Iron Apple Crisp recipe is the perfect easy gluten free fall dessert! It's made in a skillet with apples and oat streusel topping.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: apple crisp, gluten free apple crisp, apple crisp streusel topping,
Servings: 8
Calories: 333kcal

Equipment

  • 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Start by peeling the apples. Once the apples are peeled dice them into small chunks.
  • Place the diced apples into a large bowl. Zest 1 lemon into the apples using a microplane or small zester. Once the lemon is zested cut it in half and add 2 Tbsp. of lemon juice (careful to remove any seeds).
  • Add ¾ packed cup of brown sugar along with ½ tsp. cinnamon, ⅛ tsp. nutmeg, and 3 Tbsp. gluten free flour blend (or regular AP flour if not gluten free). Stir all of these ingredients until completely combined.

For The Streusel Topping:

  • Add 2 cups of gluten free oats (or regular oats if not gluten free), ½ cup gluten free flour blend (or regular AP flour if not gluten free), 1 ½ tsp. cinnamon, ⅛ tsp. nutmeg, ½ packed cup brown sugar, and ¼ tsp. kosher salt to the bowl of a KitchenAid mixer. Cut 6 Tbsp. of cold butter into pieces and add them to the bowl.
  • Using the paddle attachment of the mixer combine all of the ingredients together on medium-low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Generously greasing a 12″ cast iron skillet with butter. The butter will help to prevent the apples from sticking to the bottom. Pour the diced apples (and juices) and spread them evenly across the bottom of the skillet.
  • Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the top of the apples.
  • Place the skillet into an oven that has been heated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, loosely place a pieces of foil over the top, and bake for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes (60 minutes total).
  • Remove the skillet from the oven when finished baking and cool before serving.
  • To Serve: Serve with whipped cream or ice cream (optional).

Notes

Baking times may vary slightly. The apple crisp is done when the apples are easily pierced with a fork or knife. They should be soft but not mushy.
The streusel topping may be made by using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers if you do not have a KitchenAid or stand mixer.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg