Brandied Gluten-Free Apple Crisp Recipe

A plate with a generous serving of gluten-free Brandied Apple Crisp.

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Brandied Gluten-Free Apple Crisp Recipe

This Brandied Gluten-Free Apple crisp is a flavourful, more adult update to a childhood favourite. The brandy works SO well with the autumn flavours.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Gluten-free

Servings: Servings

Calories: 781kcal

Author: admin

Equipment

9 x 13 Baking Dish

Ingredients

1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 cup Gluten-Free Oat Flour
3 cups Gluten-free Granola*
1 cup Butter melted
7-8 Large, tart apples
⅓ cup Apple Brandy
½ cup Brown Sugar packed
½ teaspoon Cinnamon
½ cup Walnuts , almonds, or dried cranberries optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9″ square baking dish, set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine sugar, flour, and granola. Add melted butter, stir until well incorporated. Everything should be wet, but crumbly.
Peel (if you want – I don’t usually), core, and chop or slice the apples, placing in a large mixing bowl. Toss the sliced apples with the apple brandy.
Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts or cranberries - if using - to the large bowl of apples, toss until apples are evenly coated.
Spread apple mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Top with an even layer of the granola mixture, patting down lightly.
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until topping is lightly browned, and apples are tender.
Serve with a scoop of ice cream or mound of whipped cream.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a week or so.
For best results, don't cover it til after it's cooled to room temperature!

Notes

* If you prefer, rolled oats can be substituted for the same amount of granola.

Flavor Ideas:

– While I love this with apple brandy.. try rum, whisky, or whatever else you like. Non-cream liqueurs work best.

– For a non alcoholic version, swap apple juice or apple cider

– Add sweetened dried cranberries instead of – or in addition to – the nuts.

– For a “Candy Apple” crisp, use sour apple schnapps for the flavoring, add a layer of ½ – 1 cup chopped Kraft caramels on top of the apple layer, before coating with the streusel topping.

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