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    Gluten Free Apple Crumb Pie {Vegan, Paleo, Easy}

    Published: Nov 13, 2016 · Modified: Oct 30, 2022 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Gluten Free Apple Crumb Pie with Walnut Crust is simple to make, healthy and will be a huge crowd pleaser! From Lauren Kelly Nutrition

    This Gluten Free Apple Crumb Pie will be a huge crowd pleaser at your holiday table. This delicious apple crumb pie is simple to make, flourless and made with wholesome ingredients.

    Picture of a slice of gluten free apple crumb pie on a white plate with the rest of the pie in the background in a pie dish.

    This pie is my everything.  Fresh baked apples, autumn spices and walnuts. They give such a wonderful, nutty texture to the crust, I promise you won't miss the traditional pie crust!

    And I don't know about you, but put crumb topping on just about anything and I am overjoyed.  I can't get enough of crumb topping.

    Especially HEALTHIER crumb topping.

    Make some of my Apple Chai Latte or Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate and have a slice of this apple crumb pie and I promise you will not be disappointed.

    If you like pumpkin pie then you will love my Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Crust that is always a crowd pleaser as well.

    Why You Should Make This Gluten Free Apple Crumb Pie

    With all of those sugar-laden desserts on our holiday tables, it's always a good idea to offer one that is healthier and more nutritious. I am not saying we shouldn't enjoy treats and desserts, we can always find ways to cut back on all of that sugar.

    This incredible apple crumb pie might look fancy, but it really is simple to make. The hardest part is chopping the apples and that is pretty easy to do.

    When. visit over people's house for the holidays I like to bring a healthy appetizer like my Low Carb Spinach Artichoke Dip and a healthy dessert like this yummy pie so I am guaranteed nutritious options.

    Fun fact, my dishes and desserts are usually the first to go.

    Recipe Ingredients

    • Walnuts - These are my favorite and make such a delicious, crunchy crust. You can use other nuts if you have an allergy or sensitivity. Pecans, almonds, pistachios and even macadamia nuts would also be delicious options for this crust. Use what you like or what you already have in the house.
    • Almond flour - I use the super fine almond flour in all of my baked goods because it lends the lightest, ideal texture, especially in gluten free desserts.
    • Coconut oil - I use refined coconut oil which has very little coconut taste (Yes, I know it's not a popular opinion but I don't like the taste of coconut!) The only issue is that refined coconut oil has less antioxidants and vitamins than the virgin coconut oil (as well as a higher smoke points which is good to remember for baked goods) so if you like the taste of coconut, then you can easily use virgin coconut oil.
    • 100% pure maple syrup - The key here is to use 100% pure maple syrup. The taste and quality are far more superior to ones that just say "maple syrup".
    • Egg - Obviously if you want to keep this vegan you need to make a flax egg. You simply mix together 1 tablespoon flax meal and 2.5 tablespoons water and it makes a wonderful substitute for eggs in baked goods.
    • Granny smith apples - These are always my first choice when baking apple deserts. They are tart, lightly sweet and easy to find in most grocery stores all year long.
    • Coconut sugar - Also known as coconut palm sugar. Basically, coconut sugar is less refined and processed than regular table sugar and maybe not spike your blood sugar levels the way that regular sugar does. You can use coconut sugar, regular sugar, brown sugar or sucanat (minimally processed raw cane sugar) in this recipe, all with delicious results. If you want to use a sugar alternative, I suggest using 2-3 tablespoons of Monk fruit in place of the coconut sugar.
    Overhead picture of a slice of apple crumb pie on a white plate with the rest of the pie in a pie dish in eh background.

    Recipe FAQ's and Expert Tips

    Can this be made ahead of time to make life easier around the holidays?

    Absolutely. Prepare the pie up until it says to bake in the oven. Simply cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate until ready to bake, up to 2 days.

    Any time I've made apple pie in the past it always came out soggy. How can I prevent this?

    You must make sure the pie is completely baked through. Also, you must allow it to cool completely before serving, which I know can be extremely difficult because you will want to dig in straight out of the oven!

    I am not vegan and I typically use butter in my pie recipes. Can I use butter instead of coconut oil?

    Yes! I can tell you that I have made this with better too and it's delicious. Use cold diced butter for the perfect crunchy texture.

    Overhead picture of apple crumb pie uncut and in a colorful baking dish.

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    This Gluten Free Apple Crumb Pie with Walnut Crust will be a huge crowd pleaser! It's also vegan and paleo! From Lauren Kelly Nutrition

    Gluten Free Apple Crumb Pie

    This delicious Gluten Free Apple Crumb Pie is simple to make, healthy and delicious!
    5 from 10 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: brunch, Dessert, treat, vegetarian
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 383kcal
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    • For the crust:
    • ¾ cup walnuts
    • 1 cup almond flour
    • â…› teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon gluten-free baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 4 tablespoons coconut oil or cold butter
    • 3 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup
    • 1 egg or flax egg 1 tablespoon flax meal and 2.5 tablespoons water
    • For the filling:
    • â…“ cup 100% maple syrup
    • ¼ almond flour
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 6 medium granny smith apples peeled, cored and sliced into ½ inch slices
    • For the crumb topping:
    • ½ cup almond flour
    • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
    • ¼ cup coconut sugar or other unrefined sugar
    • 4 tablespoons coconut oil room temperature
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Prepare the crust:
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Place the walnuts in a food processor and process until you have a coarse flour.
    • Add the almond flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon,coconut oil, maple syrup, flax egg (or egg), and vanilla and pulse until a ball of dough forms.
    • Using the palms of your hands, press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of a pie pan. Spread into a thin layer thoughout the sides and bottom.
    • Bake for 10 minutes.
    • Prepare filling:
    • In a medium bowl, mix together maple syrup, almond flour, cinnamon and lemon juice.
    • Add sliced apples and mix until well combined.
    • Pour filling into prepared pie dish.
    • Prepare topping:
    • Mix together all the ingredients until large crumbs form.
    • Pour on to of apple mixture.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes until apples are soft.

    Notes

    Make sure this pie is cooked completely through or it will be soggy. The edges should be golden brown and the middle mostly set.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Erin

      October 12, 2022 at 3:12 pm

      5 stars
      I love how easy this crust is to make! So much easier than other GF pies. Thank you!

      Reply
    2. jess

      October 12, 2022 at 3:06 pm

      5 stars
      thank you thank you thank you! I have recently went gluten free and this is one of my favorite desserts, and now I can make this all throughout the fall when I am craving it

      Reply
    3. Kristyn

      October 12, 2022 at 2:24 pm

      5 stars
      This will be perfect for my in-laws. They are always looking for more gluten-free options & this does not disappoint! Love the crumble!!

      Reply
    4. April

      August 02, 2022 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! This was incredible! Looking forward to having another slice tonight before bed. 🙂

      Reply
    5. wilhelmina

      August 02, 2022 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      This was SO delicious! I am already adding to our Thanksgiving menu!

      Reply
    6. Melissa

      August 02, 2022 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      YUM - cutting back on the sugar is a great option! Thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply
    7. Trang

      September 13, 2021 at 2:50 pm

      5 stars
      So good! I always love having a file of vegan recipes for my son who is allergic to dairy and eggs. And he totally approved! Yummy!

      Reply
    8. Andrea Thueson

      September 13, 2021 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      This apple pie was so tasty and full of apple goodness. The flavoring was perfect. I cannot wait to make it again.

      Reply
    9. katerina @ diethood.com

      September 13, 2021 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      WOW! I would love a slice of this delicious Apple Crumb Pie!! I love that its gluten free!!

      Reply
    10. Debbie

      November 16, 2020 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      I made this pie and it is really good! I
      just have a question about the
      crust. Mine turned out a bit soggy. I pulsed it for quite a bit but it never really formed a dough type ball and it was pretty sticky. I did follow the instructions. Thought maybe you would have some suggestions. Thanks

      Reply
    11. Kristen @A Mind Full MOm

      November 16, 2016 at 12:48 am

      I absolutely love hearing how excited your boys were for your birthday--so precious! I hope you enjoyed the day my dear friend!

      Reply
    12. Natalie

      November 16, 2016 at 4:40 am

      This looks so delicious!!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        November 16, 2016 at 12:27 pm

        Thank you Natalie!

        Reply
    13. Angie | Big Bear's Wife

      November 15, 2016 at 9:30 pm

      Happy Belated Birthday!!! This is the perfect pie to celebrate with!!

      Reply
    14. Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish

      November 15, 2016 at 3:16 pm

      This pie is perfection!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY lovely lady. Hope you had a great day celebrating! <3

      Reply
    15. Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny

      November 15, 2016 at 1:41 pm

      Hope you had a wonderful birthday! This pie is a great way to celebrate!

      Reply
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