You haven’t lived until you sink your teeth into this delicious gluten free apricot crisp! Not only will it be your new favorite dessert, but it will be a crowd favorite too. In addition to tasting amazing, this gluten free crisp is also dairy-free!
Plump, juicy in-season apricots are the star of the show and make this easy apricot crisp sweet. Gluten free oats and brown sugar go together magically to create a decadent dessert that will have you hooked.
If you love stone fruits as much as we do, you will also want to check out my popular Gluten Free Peach Cobbler recipe too!
Whenever we go to potlucks and parties, I love when people make any kind of crisp for dessert. Unfortunately, since our family has become gluten free, I know that most people use ingredients with gluten, so I steer clear.
Don’t forget to take a look at my Safe Gluten Free Dining Tips And My Most Popular Recipes. There is lots of good information, whether you are just starting out or an old gluten free pro!
However, now, I can make a scrumptious alternative that everyone enjoys whether they are gluten free or not. That’s assuming I can keep Mr. Fearless Dining out of it long enough for me to serve it! Part of why gluten free apricot crisp is because of the secret ingredient. So Delicious Coco Whip Cream!
This homemade gluten free blueberry cobbler is another delicious dessert to try. It can also be made in a skillet!
More Yummy Summer Desserts. If you love this gluten free apricot crisp, you should see some of these other summery treats:
- Honey-Apple Gluten Free Galette
- Gluten Free Raspberry Cream Cheese Crumble Bars
- Gluten Free Black Grape Galettes
The one thing that is special with this crisp is I made it with apricots from our tree. Our tree is a bit crowded by the plant behind it, but you can see a few tiny apricots still in the tree.
Is oatmeal gluten free?
This is one of the most common questions I get from people.
Oatmeal is naturally gluten free; however, because it’s processed in large factories it may come in contact with gluten. The best thing to do is only cook with oatmeal that has been certified gluten free. This will be the best protection and keep your stomach safe from the havoc gluten can wreak on you. Here are some great certified gluten free brands of oats.
Many people are okay with certified gluten free oats, but some people will need to avoid them as well. If you can't have oats, check out the yummy cobbler recipes above!
What are fruit crisps?
Fruit crisps are a decadent dessert that is loaded with fruit, oats, and sugar. You can make all different kinds of gluten free fruit crisps. Just like this apricot crisp, they are baked and have a sweet flavor that is often served hot with a helping of ice cream.
Do fruit crisps need to be refrigerated?
This gluten free apricot crisp doesn’t have to be refrigerated after it’s cooked. However, many people prefer the flavor and texture of cold crisps. So, basically, you can refrigerate or not based on your preference.
Whether you refrigerate the apricot crisp or not, make sure you save any leftovers in an airtight container. Moisture and air will make it age faster, and it won’t be as good.
To warm it back up, you can toss it in the microwave for a few seconds or put it back on the oven at 325 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes.
How long does apricot crisp last?
LOL, in our house it doesn't last more than a few minutes. Typically, leftover gluten free apricot crisp will last 2-3 days. When it starts turning bad and bacteria begin growing, you will notice that there may be mold growing. For sure throw it out if you ever notice this.
Don’t be alarmed if the apricot crisp becomes a little watery at the beginning that is just the fruit and sugar separating and it’s totally normal. You can just heat it up, and some of the water should evaporate.
Are you ready to make this delicious gluten free apricot crisp?
Optional Tips:
If apricots aren’t in season or you just prefer other types of fruit, don’t worry! You can make this gluten-free crisp with several different fruits. Here are a few of my favorites:
- Blueberry
- Blackberry
- Raspberry
- Peaches
- Plums
Instructions:
Depending on the size of your apricots, half the apricots and remove the seeds. Our apricots are on the small side so I didn't need to cut them further. If your apricots are large, cut them into slices. Place them into a cast iron skillet or baking dish.
In a bowl, mix up the crisp topping and mix. Add the melted coconut oil and stir. Sprinkle the crisp topping over the apricots and bake at 350 degrees for 20-22 minutes until the apricots are cooked and the crisp is slightly bubbly.
Be careful not to over-cook or your crisp mixture will burn. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream on top!
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Gluten Free Apricot Crisp Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 apricots
- ½ cup gluten free oats
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon gluten free flour blend
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Cut the apricots in half and remove the seeds.
- Place them in a cast iron skillet or an 8x8 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, add the topping ingredients and mix well.
- Sprinkle the topping over the apricots.
- Bake at 350º F for 20-22 minutes.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
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Notes
- Make sure to use certified gluten free oats if you are Celiac.
- Feel free to use fruit you have on-hand since apricots growing season is so short.
- This crisp will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.
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Alisa Fleming
These are a brilliant idea! I'm not always sure what to do with apricots, aside from just eating them out of hand, of course. I'm a big "crisp" fan, so I'll have to try this.
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Alisa 🙂
Taryn
Fresh apricots are so good on their own and even better in this recipe!
Sandi Gaertner
Exactly Taryn 🙂
Kristen Wood
This sounds so simple and easy! I can't wait to try it.
Liz
I'm envious of your apricot tree, but I found some apricots at Whole Foods this week and your crisp was a delicious way to feature them!!!
Sandi Gaertner
Our tree is one of the things I love most in our backyard 🙂