To know me is to know how much I love pie. Pie is second only to cookies as my favorite type of dessert. Even though I make pies all the time, this delicious gluten free dutch apple pie is high on my list of favorites! It's a bit easier to make than a classic apple pie, since it doesn't use a double crust. A sweet crumb topping is used in place of the top pie crust.
Tender cinnamon spiced apples are wrapped in my flaky gluten-free pie crust. Plus the crumble topping on top of the apples is just to die for! I make this every holiday season and the whole family loves it.
I'm on a mission to try every combination of apple pie, if you want to join me then you should check out these other gluten-free apple pie recipes: apple blueberry pie, apple pear pie, apple cherry pie or apple strawberry pie.
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- Why you will love this pie recipe
- Ingredient Notes
- Substitutions & Variations
- How many apples are needed for this pie?
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- How to Make the Crumble Topping
- How to Make a Gluten-Free Dutch Apple Pie
- Expert Tip
- Storage
- How to Reheat this Pie
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- Recipe FAQS
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Why you will love this pie recipe
- EASY: The apple pie filling is so easy to make. If you can slice apples, you can do it!
- APPLE-MANIA: It's loaded with fresh apples. Seriously, a deep dish pie uses up to 7 apples! Plenty of apple flavor in every bite.
- ADAPTABLE: You can use homemade pie crust or store bought.
- ALLERGEN FRIENDLY: It's gluten free and vegan as written, plus easily made nut free by omitting the pecans in the crumb topping.
Ingredient Notes
This easy recipe uses just a few simple ingredients that can be found at any grocery store.
- Gluten Free Pie Crust - You can use my gluten-free pie crust recipe or buy a frozen pie shell at the store. For gluten free frozen crust, I like Wholly Gluten Free brand. If you're not gluten free, just use your favorite pie crust.
- Apples - I like to use a variety of apples in my apple pie filling to enhance the flavors and textures. Here, I've used Granny Smith apples, Gala apples and Golden Delicious apples.
- Lemon Juice - A little acidity helps keep the apples from turning brown.
- Light Brown Sugar - Provides some sweetness to offset the tart apples. I like light brown sugar, but dark brown sugar could be used as well for a richer flavor. If you prefer, you could also substitute maple sugar or coconut sugar.
- Gluten-Free Flour - Any brand of 1-to-1 flour will work here. There is very little flour used here to thicken the pie filling. If you're not gluten free, just use regular all purpose flour.
- Cinnamon, Cardamom, Allspice, & Nutmeg - All of these warm spices compliment the apple flavors so well.
- Salt - Desserts need a little salt to balance the sweetness and enhance the flavor. Don't be tempted to skip the salt.
- Vanilla Extract - To add a little complexity to the sweet flavor of the pie.
For the topping ingredients, you will need: Gluten Free Oats, Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend, Light Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Salt, Vegan Butter, and Pecans.
See the recipe card for complete list with measurements.
Substitutions & Variations
- Not gluten free - Use a regular pie crust and all purpose flour in place of the gluten free ingredients.
- Not dairy free - Use dairy butter in place of vegan butter in the same measure.
- No light brown sugar - replace it with dark brown sugar or coconut sugar in the same measure.
- No pecans - Replace pecans with chopped walnuts or leave the nuts out if you prefer.
How many apples are needed for this pie?
The key to a great apple pie is a lot more apple filling than you expect. Because apples cook down a good bit when baked, you will really want to have a heaping apple pie (several inches higher than the pie plate) before cooking.
For a standard 9-inch pie plate, I use 4-5 grocery store apples. For a deep dish 6-7 apples. If you’re using farm apples, which tend to be smaller add at least one more apple to each of those quantities.
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How to Make the Crumble Topping
- STEP 1: Combine the gluten free oats, light brown sugar, gluten free flour blend, salt and cinnamon in a medium sized bowl.
- STEP 2: Then add the butter. Work the butter in with your hands or a fork.
- STEP 3: Once the dry ingredients are well combined with the butter, add in the roughly chopped pecans (you can use another nut if you prefer).
- STEP 4: Mix it all together and place the crumb topping in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the apples.
How to Make a Gluten-Free Dutch Apple Pie
No matter whether you’re making a standard or deep dish pie, you do not need to adjust any of the ingredient quantities from this recipe other than the volume of apples.
- STEP 1: Start by cutting and coring your apples. I leave the skin on mine, but if you prefer it without then you can peel them first. Slice the apples fairly thin, about ¼” thickness. Throw all the apple slices into a large bowl.
- STEP 2: Add the lemon juice and stir it around to coat the sliced apples. The lemon juice will help to prevent the apples from turning brown.
- STEP 3: Then add the light brown sugar, gluten free flour, salt, spices and vanilla extract.
- STEP 4: Stir all the ingredients well until the apples are coated.
STEP 5: Add the apples to the pie shell one at a time, making sure to squeeze them all in.
STEP 6: Add the crumble topping on top of the pie and you're ready to bake!
Expert Tip
Always place your pie pan on a baking sheet before putting it in the oven. This will help to prevent any oven messes in case the pie filling bubbles over.
Storage
Wrap leftover pie with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. You can store a dutch apple pie at room temperature for about 3 days. For longer storage, keep in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
This pie will also freeze well. Once it has completely cooled to room temperature, wrap it in 2-3 layers of plastic wrap and then place the pie inside a freezer-safe container. Store for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
How to Reheat this Pie
Place individual slices of pie on a microwave plate and heat until warm inside.
To reheat a partial or complete pie, place in an oven preheated to 350 degrees and heat until center is warm, about 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the remaining pie.
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Recipe FAQS
Yes, there are several brands of gluten free pie filling available in cans. I have personally tried the Lucky Leaf brand of apple pie filling and found it to be very good.
The answer is yes! If you don’t have the time or don’t feel confident making your own dough, you can definitely buy a gluten free pie crust. I have tried the Wholly Gluten Free brand in the past and enjoyed it. It’s made in a dedicated facility, so it’s celiac safe and doesn’t contain dairy, nuts, eggs or soy. I have found it at Whole Foods in the freezer section.
Another option is using the filling and topping recipe listed here but in a crustless dessert. Simply prepare the pie filling as instructed above, but bake it in a small casserole dish or deep dish pie pan. Scoop with a spoon and serve with ice cream or whipped cream. Yum!
I personally only par-bake for custard or no- bake pies. If you are baking your pie on the lowest oven rack and cooking it for long enough, the pie crust should be done and not soggy.
All three have pros and cons.
If you’re inexperienced at baking pies, then I highly recommend a glass pie plate. Having the clear bottom will allow you to see that your pie crust is definitely cooked on the bottom.
Metal pie pans heat up quickly and provide a nice crisp crust.
Ceramic heats up slower but holds the heat longer.
No matter what kind of pan you have, you can make a delicious pie. If I’m working ahead, I use the disposable tins from the store so my pie pans are not all tied up in the freezer.
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Recipe
Gluten Free Dutch Apple Pie
Ingredients
For the topping
- ¾ Cup Gluten Free Oats
- ⅓ Cup Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend
- ⅓ Cup Light Brown Sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 6 Tablespoon Vegan Butter regular or dairy free
- 1 Cup Pecans roughly chopped
For the filling
- 5 Apples mixed varieties, use up to 7 for a deep dish pie
- 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- ½ Cup Light Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoon Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon Allspice
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 °F (204 °C) degrees.1 Gluten Free Pie Crust
- Prepare your pie shell and place it into the freezer while you make the pie filling.
For the topping
- In a small bowl, combine the gluten free oats, gluten free flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, butter and pecans. Work the crumble together with a fork. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the rest of the pie.¾ Cup Gluten Free Oats, ⅓ Cup Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend, ⅓ Cup Light Brown Sugar, ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon Salt, 6 Tablespoon Vegan Butter, 1 Cup Pecans
For the filling
- Core and slice your apples, making very thin slices (about ¼").5 Apples
- In a large bowl, combine apples, lemon juice, sugar, flour, spices, salt and vanilla. Stir well until apples are completely coated.2 teaspoon Lemon Juice, ½ Cup Light Brown Sugar, 2 Tablespoon Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend, ½ teaspoon Cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon Cardamom, ¼ teaspoon Allspice, ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon Salt, 2 teaspoon Vanilla
- Remove pie shell from freezer. Working with one slice at a time, place apples into the shell. You want to wedge apples into every crevice and keep mounding them up. Your apples will end up being 2-3 inches taller than your pie shell, but it's okay because they will cook down in the oven.
- Sprinkle the top with streusel topping.
- Place pie on a baking sheet. Bake on the lowest rack of preheated oven for 60 minutes. The filling should be bubbling, and the crust should be a nice golden-brown color. If the top begins to brown too much during baking, lay a piece of aluminum foil over the top. You do not need to fold it around the sides of the pie dish.
- Remove and cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Tiffany is the recipe developer, stylist and food photographer behind Well Fed Baker. As a lifelong baker who had to go gluten free and dairy free in 2016, Tiffany strives to share allergen friendly recipes that never feel like they are free from anything.
Meredith says
Hi! If I am making your gluten free vegan pie crust for the dutch apple pie, would i need to pre-bake the pie crust? I guess I'm asking for other recipes as well. Thanky!
No, you don't need to prebake the crust for the apple pie. As long as you bake it on the bottom rack of the oven it should be cooked all the way through.