Gluten-Free Apple Recipes: 10+ Desserts, Snacks and More

Celebrate apple season with over a dozen delicious gluten-free apple recipes. From warm cobblers and crisps to cakes, tarts, muffins, and snacks, these recipes are perfect for fall baking. Many are also dairy-free or vegan.

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Fall is here and apples take center stage.

Looking for gluten-free apple recipes to add to your autumn baking list? Below you’ll find cobblers, crisps, cakes, tarts, muffins, granola, and easy snack ideas. Several recipes are suitable for dairy-free or vegan diets, and most use pantry-friendly gluten-free ingredients so you can bake with confidence.

Whether you’re planning breakfast, a cozy dessert, or an afternoon snack, these recipes cover a range of textures and flavors—from tender cakes with warm spices to crunchy oat crisps and simple baked apple slices.

Cakes and tarts

A piece of applesauce cake topped with cream cheese frosting on a rustic plate.

Applesauce Snack Cake

A moist gluten-free applesauce cake made with whole grain oat and almond flours, finished with a smooth cream cheese-style frosting. A great option for gatherings or lunchboxes.

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A slice of applesauce cake on a rustic plate.

Gluten-Free Apple Pound Cake

A dense, spiced pound cake topped with caramelized apple pieces—cinnamon and warm spices bring classic fall flavor. This version is gluten-free and dairy-free.

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Apple cake on a piece of parchment paper.

Gluten-Free Apple Tart

An effortless tart with an oatmeal cookie crust, layered with sliced apples and a dairy-free date caramel for a naturally sweet finish.

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An apple tart drizzled with caramel sit on a wooden surface with a blue cloth.

Gluten-Free Apple Crumb Cake

A single-bowl crumb cake packed with fresh apples and a buttery crumble topping, sweetened primarily with coconut sugar for a deeper flavor.

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Crisps and cobblers

A slice of apple tart with a scoop of ice cream on a rustic plate.

Warm, bubbling fruit desserts are a fall staple. These crisps and cobblers pair tender apples with oat-based or nutty toppings to deliver crisp textures and cozy flavors. Serve them plain or with vanilla ice cream or coconut whipped cream.

Gluten-Free Caramel Apple Crisp

A vegan caramel apple crisp that uses date caramel for a rich, naturally sweet coating and a crunchy oat and pecan topping.

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Gluten-Free Apple Cobbler

A cinnamon-spiced apple filling topped with light oat-flour biscuits—simple to make and wonderful served warm with ice cream.

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Apple Butternut Squash Crisp

An autumn twist combining apples and roasted butternut squash under a crunchy oat topping—an easy, seasonal dessert that pairs well with ice cream.

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Baked crisp with apples and butternut squash in a white bowl with a scoop of ice cream.

Gluten-Free Apple Crumble

Classic warm cinnamon apples topped with a vegan oat flour crumble—an easy crowd-pleasing dessert best enjoyed warm.

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Freshly baked apple crumble in white baking dish.

Breakfast and snacks

Cinnamon baked apples in a white baking dish.

Apples make excellent additions to breakfasts and snacks—think crunchy granola, chewy dried apple slices, cinnamon-baked apples, muffins, and convenient hand pies. These options are ideal for meal prep, picnic boxes, or cozy mornings.

Apple Cinnamon Granola

A hearty granola with gluten-free oats, dried apples, walnuts, pepitas, and hemp hearts, sweetened with maple syrup—great on yogurt, ice cream, or by the handful.

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Dried Apples

Simple oven-dried apple slices make a healthy snack or a flavorful garnish. They keep well and add natural sweetness to recipes.

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Cinnamon Baked Apple Slices

Tart apple slices roasted with cinnamon, maple syrup, and a touch of vanilla—these taste like warm apple pie filling and make a great side or dessert.

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Syrupy cinnamon apples in a white baking dish with a wooden spoon.

Gluten-Free Apple Muffins

Whole-grain gluten-free oat flour, almond flour, applesauce, and coconut sugar create tender, spiced muffins topped with a cinnamon-sugar crumble. Dairy-free and vegan-friendly.

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Gluten-Free Apple Hand Pies

Portable hand pies filled with cinnamon-spiced apple filling and finished with a light cinnamon glaze. Use coconut oil or vegan butter to keep them dairy-free.

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Gluten-Free Apple Hand Pies stuffed with cinnamon apples. Gluten-free and dairy-free.

Want more fall baking inspiration? Check out these gluten-free pumpkin recipes for additional seasonal ideas.

FAQs

What are the best apples for baking?

Good baking apples include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Jonagold, Jonathan, and Cortland. They balance sweetness and tartness and generally hold their shape when cooked.

What is the most popular cooking apple?

Granny Smith apples are widely used for cooking because their tart flavor pairs well with sweet recipes and they retain texture during baking.

What is the sweetest eating apple?

Fuji apples are among the sweetest eating varieties, followed closely by Gala.

More gluten-free fall recipes

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Scones (Vegan)
Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili with White Beans
Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
Potato Cauliflower and Leek Soup

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