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    Home » Recipes » Cookies and Bars

    Gluten Free Apple Crumb Bars

    Published: Jun 10, 2020 · Modified: Feb 15, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 8 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Juicy chunks of apple, a thick crumb topping, and gooey caramel. These Gluten Free Apple Crumb Bars are going to be hard to resist!! Top with vanilla ice cream and hot caramel, this gluten free dessert is so easy to make!!

    a slice of gluten free apple crumble bar on a small white plate
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    My love for apples in my gluten free desserts has no end...how can I not create more delicious apple recipes? Apples are sweet, tart, and so full of flavor! Just check out this gluten free creamy apple cake recipe. It tastes like it came from a bakery!

    I have been trying to stock up more on my Costco runs lately. Costco is taking great precautions and I feel safe shopping there. This week I bought two giant containers of apples.

    My plan is to go on a mini apple baking spree :-). Besides making this gluten free apple crumb bars recipe, I also want to bake another gluten free apple galette.

    A spoon drizzling thick warm caramel over a gluten free apple crumble bar.

    My mantra for this simple apple crumb bars recipe is more juicy apple chunks = more apple flavor. This recipe uses 5 apples and bakes up beautifully.

    If you love apples as much as we do, don't forget to check out all of my mouthwatering gluten free apple recipes!

    There are over 2500 varieties of apples, including heirloom apples, so have fun experimenting to find your favorite baking apple!

    Ingredients notes:

    apple crumble bars ingredients
    • Gluten free flour blend - If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
    • Apples - There are so many great apples for baking! There are so many apples that will make your desserts incredible! My favorites include Fuji, Granny Smith, Jonagold, and Macintosh. There are over 2500 varieties of apples, including heirloom apples, so have fun experimenting to find your favorite baking apple!
    • Brown sugar - You can also use coconut sugar if you prefer.
    • Butter - To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the butter for vegan butter.

    Recipe step by step instructions:

    a peeled apple next to diced apples on a white plastic cutting board

    Step 1: Peel your apples. You can use a vegetable peeler, or apple corer to do this.

    cinnamon and brown sugar on diced apples

    Step 2: Pour your diced apples into a bowl and add the brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix well to coat all of the apples.

    Using a pastry blender to cut the cold butter into the flour

    Step 3: In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients. Whisk to blend them. Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender to cut in the cold butter so that you have a crumby mixture.

    If you don't have a pastry blender, you can use two knives carefully to cut the butter in.

    The crust dough in a silver bowl

    Step 4: Add in the egg and water and mix. Your crust dough will look like this photo above. You will know you added enough moisture if you use your hands and squeeze the dough. It should hold its shape.

    ⅔ of the crust mixture pressed into an 8x8 pan

    Step 5: Dump ⅔ of the crust mixture into a parchment paper-lined 8x8 baking tin. Use a spoon or your hand to press the crust down firmly so that it is flat.

    Step 6: Pour the diced apple mixture over the crust. Spread the apples out evenly over the crust.

    Step 7: Add the remaining ⅓ of the crumble mixture and add it on top of the apple layer. You are now ready to bake!

    Bake at 350º F for 25-30 minutes.

    Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ:

    How do you know when these are done baking?

    When the top is slightly golden and the apples are softer, your apple crumble bars are finished baking.

    How long will this keep?

    These gluten free apple crumble bars will keep up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

    Can you freeze these bars?

    You can easily freeze these bars. To thaw them out, you can defrost them on the counter, or in the oven on low 300 degrees F.

    Can you make these dairy-free?

    You can easily make these crumb bars dairy-free by using a vegan butter.

    Can you make this recipe ahead?

    You can easily make this recipe up to 2 days ahead then bake before you are ready to serve it.

    A gluten free apple crumble bar on a white plate topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

    Fun variations:

    Feel free to change things up! You can add in chopped nuts, raisins, another fruit like blueberries, and even add certified gluten free oats to the crumb topping!

    If you love crumb toppings, you will want to try my delicious gluten free coffee cake recipe too! It even has a dairy-free option.

    More gluten free apple recipes:

    • Kid-friendly Kale Salad with Apples Recipe
    • The Best Gluten Free Caramel Apple Donuts
    • Gluten Free Cinnamon Apple Scones
    • Lattice Crust Style Gluten Free Apple Pie

    Recipe

    a slice of gluten free apple crumble bar on a small white plate

    Gluten Free Apple Crumble Bars

    Sandi Gaertner
    Delicious gluten free apple crumble bars. Top them with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 229 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup cold butter
    • 2 cups gluten free flour blend * see note
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • dash salt
    • 1 egg
    • 5 medium sized apples * see note
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 3 tablespoons water

    Instructions
     

    • Peel apples and dice into small pieces. Place the diced apples in a bowl.
    • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
    • Sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg over the apples.
    • In a large bowl, combine the gluten free flour, baking powder, sugar, and dash salt. Whisk to blend.
    • Cut the cold butter into chunks and add to the dry ingredients.
    • Use a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour. There is a photo in the post to show you what this crust mixture will look like.
    • In a small bowl, scramble the egg with the water. Add to the crust mixture.
    • Take a greased 8x8 baking pan and pour ⅔ of the crust mixture into the pan. Use your fingers or a large spoon to press the mixture flat to cover the bottom.
    • Pour the apple mixture over the bottom crust.
    • Add the remaining crust mixture to the top and spread out lightly to keep the crumbled shape.
    • Bake at 350º F for 20-25 minutes until done.
    • Top with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce

    Notes

    1. I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure and Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour. Other flours should also work well.
    2. If you would like this recipe to be dairy-free, use vegan butter.
    3. If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain Xanthan Gum or Guar Gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
    4. These cookies will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator, or up to 4 months in the freezer.
    A note on apples - I like to bake with more tart apples like pink lady and granny smith. Any apple variety will work.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 4gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 297IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. joan

      January 31, 2021 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      Since I never received an answer to my comment, I made it my way.
      I did use almond flour but I used an 8x8" dish. (added golden raisins and chopped walnuts mixed in with the apples) It turned out really good and was enjoyed by all.

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        February 01, 2021 at 8:02 am

        Hi Joan, if you scroll through the comments, I did respond. Did you check the box for an email notification when I responded? Either way, I am really glad you were able to adapt the recipe and that you enjoyed it :-).

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    2. joan

      January 27, 2021 at 1:18 pm

      Can I use almond four and a springform pan? Looking forward to your reply.

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        January 27, 2021 at 1:35 pm

        Hi Joan. Do you mean using only almond flour? You would need something to hold it all together. Let me know what you are planning and I can try to help.

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    3. Liz

      June 10, 2020 at 8:51 am

      My husband loooves apple crumbles and I'll eat anything with apples haha. This will be a great way to get our 9 year old to eat more fruit, too! Thanks for the recipe!

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        June 10, 2020 at 11:02 am

        I am so glad you are making this. It is really delicious!

        Reply
    4. wilhelmina

      June 10, 2020 at 8:48 am

      This is so yummy! I made it for my family and we all loved it. I can't wait to make another batch!

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        June 10, 2020 at 11:03 am

        You made my day. I am so glad everyone liked it.

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