Gluten Free Apple Pie Recipe

Three cheers for pie season! No matter the occasion, every guest at your holiday table deserves a slice of pie, regardless of dietary restrictions. And this Gluten-Free Apple Pie recipe is truly the best we’ve ever tasted. Plump, juicy spiced apples baked underneath a thick, buttery crumble topping in a pie pan is going to change the way you think about anything gluten free ever again. No need to give up on apple pies just because you can’t have gluten.

Ingredients in Gluten Free Apple Pie

In this recipe you won’t find any unusual or hard to find ingredients. Just wholesome, tasty apples and delicious crust ingredients to make the very best gluten free apple pie you’ve ever tasted. Here’s what you need:

Gluten-Free Pie Crust Recipe

Let’s be real here for a minute: most traditional gluten-free crusts and pastry crusts made with GF flours just aren’t that tasty. Sad but true. There just don’t seem to be any deliciously edible alternatives. So our solution? Use a gluten free graham cracker crust. The flavors of the buttery crust complements the rich apple filling and brown sugar crumb topping so well, and it won’t get as dry as a pastry-type crust. Trust me, you won’t even miss the pastry style crust. Try our Perfect Graham Cracker Crust recipe and just substitute gluten-free graham crackers instead of regular.

Gluten Free Graham Cracker Crust (use gluten-free graham crackers instead of regular graham crackers) or purchase a gluten free graham cracker crust

Apple Pie Filling

Unlike most apple pie fillings, this Apple Pie Filling is thickened with cornstarch instead of flour and flavored with warm spices. The cornstarch and other glaze ingredients are brought to a boil and the apples are cooked in the glaze until they start to soften before putting the filling into the crust. The filling thickens even more and the apples cook to perfection in the oven.

Tart apples (I use a combination of Granny Smith Apples and Honey Crisp) Apple juice White sugar Brown sugar Cornstarch Cinnamon Salt Ground nutmeg

Crumb Topping

The best part of a Dutch Apple Pie, in my humble opinion, is the crumb topping on top of the pie. This delicious streusel topping is made with brown sugar, oats, butter and cinnamon, and tastes much like the topping of a gluten-free apple crisp. This gorgeous crumble topping really is the star of this apple pie!

Brown sugar Quick oats Butter, softened Cinnamon

How to Serve Gluten Free Apple Pie

Pie Storage

Each type of pie is stored slightly differently, depending on its shelf life and how long you want to keep it around to serve. For gluten free apple pie leftovers, store your pie in an airtight container or cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. It is best to keep it in the fridge for up to a week for optimum freshness. Reheat individual slices in the microwave or place in the oven before serving. You can freeze this whole pie, too. Keep it tightly covered and store in the freezer for up to two months. Allow it to thaw in the refrigerator before heating and serving. READ NEXT: Thanksgiving Pies and Desserts

More Gluten Free Desserts

Don’t be put off by the two words Gluten and Free. There are beautiful dessert options for those needing a little less gluten in their diets. Try some of these: