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    Home » Pies and Tarts » Apple Crumble Tart

    Apple Crumble Tart

    Published: Sep 26, 2021 · Modified: Oct 10, 2021 by Amanda · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    This gluten free apple crumble tart has a beautiful pie crust filled with cinnamon apples and topped with a gluten free crumble topping. It is such a comforting dessert to have when those darker nights come in and always a regular fall bake. It feels so satisfying to have topped with ice cream, Chantilly cream, or my favorite hot custard.

    Gluten free apple crumble tart with a slice being lifted out of the pie

    When I started to think of what winter gluten free desserts I wanted to develop, I first thought of gluten free apple pie and gluten free apple blueberry crumble as these have always been a favorite of mine.

    So why choose between them when we can have the best of both? That's when the start of my gluten free apple crumble pie development started and I am sure that you won't be disappointed and have since used this recipe as a base for my gluten-free rhubarb crumble.

    It's apple season and some of my favorite gluten free apple recipes are my gluten free apple pie bars, gluten free apple cake, Gluten free apple overnight oats, and Chocolate covered apples.

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    • How to make gluten free apple crumble pie
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Recipe FAQs
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    How to make gluten free apple crumble pie

    To make apple crumble pie gluten free you can use a gluten free pie crust as a base. The apple filling is naturally gluten free and uses a gluten free crumble topping for pie crumbs. You can use a ready-made pie base or make the pie from scratch with my homemade gluten free shortcrust pastry recipe. To make the crumble topping gluten free be sure to use gluten free flour when making the crumble mixture.

    Ingredients

    labeled ingredients for gluten free apple crumble pie.

    Gluten free pie crust recipe

    • You can use a store-bought ready-made pie crust for this recipe. I used my gluten free shortcrust pastry which also has all the steps for blind baking the gluten free pastry case.
    • If you prefer you could also use ready-made gluten-free pastry.

    Gluten free crumble topping

    • Gluten free plain flour - (Gluten free all purpose flour) I used doves free from gluten free plain flour but you can use your preferred gluten free brand.
    • Butter
    • Xanthan Gum - A regular ingredient in gluten free baking. Binds the mixture and acts as gluten normally would.
    • Light brown sugar - You can also use white sugar if preferred. I like the flavor of the brown sugar crumble.

    Apple pie filling

    • Apples - (approx 3-4 apples) Peeled and sliced - I used Bramley apples. I have also used granny smiths, gala and pink lady in this recipe in the past. This will also work well with your preferred apple variety.
    • Light brown sugar - I love brown sugar apple pie but if you only have white sugar available you can substitute the brown sugar for white sugar.
    • Ground Cinnamon
    • Lemon juice - A little lemon juice stops the apples from discoloring. If you don't have any lemon juice don't worry you can still make the apple crumble tart without it.

    Equipment

    • Pie dish - I used a 9 inch round loose bottom tart tin.

    Instructions

    Recipe Steps

    flour and butter made into a crumb mixture in a clear bowl
    Chopped apples in a clear bowl
    • How to make the gluten free crumble topping recipe. In a large bowl mix together the flour and xanthan gum.
    • Add cold butter to the flour and rub together until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
    • Mix in the sugar until evenly combined and set aside while you make the apple filling.
    • Place your sliced apples in a bowl.
    sliced apples coated in cinnamon and sugar
    chopped apples arranged in a gluten free pie case
    • Add the sugar to the apples and mix until all the apple slices are coated with the sugar.
    • Add the cinnamon and lemon juice to the sliced apples and mix until the apples are fully coated.
    • Place the prepared sliced apples evenly into your pre-made gluten free pastry. Spread them evenly within the pie dish.
    Gluten free crumb mixture layered on top of the apple pie
    Finished gluten free dutch apple pie
    • Then with the gluten free crumble mixture that you prepared earlier, with a large spoon gently spoon the crumbs and cover the layer of apples evenly.
    • Carefully place the pie dish in the center of the oven for approx 35-40 minutes until the crumble is golden brown.
    • You will know when the pie is ready when using a knife it slides easily through the apples. If the pastry crust is browning too fast in the oven you can cover the edges with foil to prevent it from browning further.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I make apple pie gluten free?

    Yes, This gluten free apple crumb pie is made only with gluten free flour and ingredients. So you have come to the right place.

    Can I make it dairy free also?

    Yes, to make a gluten dairy free apple pie you can substitute the butter for your preferred dairy free butter block.

    Can I make this pie in advance?

    Yes. I have made this 2-3 days in advance. Store in a container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat the tart in the microwave or place it back in the oven until warm. Cover with foil if placing in the oven to prevent the pastry from browning further.

    Is the apple crumble tart suitable for freezing?

    Yes, Once cooled place in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature and reheat in the oven until warm.

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    Gluten free apple crumble tart with a slice being lifted out of the pie

    Apple Crumble Tart

    This gluten free apple crumble tart has a beautiful pie crust filled with cinnamon apples and topped with a gluten free crumble topping. It is such a comforting dessert to have when those darker nights come in and always a regular fall bake. It feels so satisfying to have topped with ice cream or my favorite hot custard.
    5 from 29 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 Servings
    Calories: 435kcal

    Nutritional information is meant as a guideline and all information is approximate.

    Author: Amanda
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    Equipment

    • Pie dish

    Ingredients

    Gluten free pie crust

    Gluten free crumble topping

    • 150 grams Gluten free plain flour (Gluten free all purpose flour)
    • 75 grams Butter
    • ¼ Teaspoon Xanthan Gum
    • 50 grams Light brown sugar

    Apple pie filling

    • 450 grams Apples (approx 3-4 apples) Peeled and sliced
    • 2 Tablespoons Light brown sugar
    • ½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • ½ Teaspoon Lemon juice

    Instructions

    How to make gluten free pie crust

    • You can use a store-bought ready made pie crust for this recipe. I used my gluten free shortcrust pastry which I have linked above and followed the steps for blind baking the gluten free pastry case.
    • If you prefer you could also use ready-made gluten free pastry.

    How to make gluten free crumble

    • In a large bowl mix together the flour and xanthan gum.
    • Add cold butter to the flour and rub together until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
    • Mix in the sugar until evenly combined and set aside while you make the filling.

    How to make apple pie filling

    • Place your sliced apples in a bowl.
    • Add the sugar to the apples and mix until all the apple slices are coated with the sugar.
    • Add the cinnamon and lemon juice to the sliced apples and mix until the apples are fully coated.

    How to assemble apple crumble tart

    • Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4
    • Place the prepared sliced apples evenly into your pre-made gluten free pastry. Spread them evenly within the pie dish.
    • Then with the gluten free crumble mixture that you prepared earlier, with a large spoon gently spoon the crumbs and cover the layer of apples evenly.
    • Carefully place the pie dish in the center of the oven for approx 35-40 minutes until the crumble is golden brown.
    • You will know when the pie is ready when using a knife it slides easily through the apples. If the pastry crust is browning too fast in the oven you can cover the edges with foil to prevent it from browning further.

    Notes

    Can I make it dairy free also?
    Yes, to make a gluten dairy-free apple pie you can substitute the butter for your preferred dairy free butter block.
    Can I make this pie in advance?
    Yes. I have made this 2-3 days in advance. Store in a container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat the tart in the microwave or place it back in the oven until warm. Cover with foil if placing in the oven to prevent the pastry from browning further.
    Is the apple crumble tart suitable for freezing?
    Yes, Once cooled place in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature and reheat in the oven until warm.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 3.1g | Fat: 18.6g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.3g | Cholesterol: 13.4mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 25.6g

    Disclaimer

    Nutritional information is meant as a guideline and is always an approximate calculation. Recipes may include information of various products used. It is your responsibility to check that ingredients you use when making a recipe are gluten free.

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    Comments

    1. Jane says

      October 20, 2021 at 4:29 pm

      This apple pie recipe turned out great. It had been a long time since I had had apple pie and love this gluten free recipe.5 stars

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