Gluten-Free Nilla Apple Crisp
Nilla wafers mixed with some oatmeal on top of sliced apples makes a delicious gluten-free Nilla apple crisp.
I’m a big fan of crips and cobblers, pick your favorite fruit and some oats and you have a yummy dessert. Apple season is definitely one of my favorites and this apple crisp is going to be on repeat throughout the fall season.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It’s easy to make.
- The Nilla wafers makes a nice topping that’s different than what you usually see in a crisp.
- It can be made gluten-free if needed
Ingredients
Apples – Granny Smith apples are probably the best for this but if you have a another favorite baking apple you can use that.
Brown Sugar – Gives a nice sweet caramel taste.
Cinnamon – I really like Vietnamese Cinnamon, it’s bit sweeter but any cinnamon will work.
Old Fashioned Oats – Use rolled oats not instant oats.
Butter –Â
Nilla Wafers (Gluten-Free) – If you are not gluten-free you can use regular Nilla wafers.
Vanilla Ice Cream (Optional)Â
Instructions
-  Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
- Thinly slice the apples and toss with 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and 1 tsp of cinnamon.
- Spoon them into a greased 8 or 9 inch baking dish.
- Crush 23 Nilla wafers and set aside.
- Add the oats to a medium size bowl along with 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 tsp of cinnamon.
- Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the Nilla wafers to the oat mixture and combine.
- Spread the crumb mixture evenly over the apples.
- Bake 30 – 35 minutes or until the apples are tender.
- Serve warm or cold topped with ice cream if desired.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm topped with ice cream or whipped cream.
Serve for breakfast warmed with some vanilla yogurt and sprinkled with pecans or walnuts.
Storage Tips
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Gluten-Free Nilla Apple Crisp
Materials
Apple Filling
- 5 Granny Smith Apples, thinly sliced about 5 medium sized apples
- 1/4 cup Light brown sugar
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
Nilla Topping
- 1/3 cup Old fashioned oats do not use instant
- 1/4 cup Light brown sugar
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Butter, cut into cubes
- 23 Nilla wafers, crushed Use Gluten-Free if needed
- Vanilla ice cream Optional
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350℉.
- In a medium size bowl toss the apple slices with 1/4 cup of light brown sugar and 1 tsp of cinnamon.
- Spoon into a lightly greased 8 or 9 inch baking dish.
- Combine the oats, 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a medium size bowl.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the Nilla wafer crumbs to the oat mixture and mix well.
- Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the apples in a even layer.
- Bake 30 - 35 minutes or until the apples are tender.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping if desired.
Notes
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