Apple Strawberry Crumble (Gluten Free)
This Apple Strawberry Crumble has the most delicious sweet fruit filling and crispy crumble topping! This recipe is easy, healthy and delicious. It is great for a spring and summer dessert!
I make a fruit crumble for every BBQ in the summer! In addition, this is a classic for Fourth of July. It is always a huge hit with friends and family!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Gluten Free Apple Strawberry Crumble is a great dessert for so many reasons! Here are a few:
- This crumble is made with healthy ingredients but tastes sweet and delicious!
- The apples and strawberries work so well together. It is the perfect mix of sweet and tart.
- The crumble topping is crispy!
- Different fruit can be used. Feel free to use other berries.
- This gluten free apple crumble recipe is great served warm or cold. Perfect for any time of the year!
Recipe Steps
Step 1
First, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9 inch pie plate with nonstick spray.
Step 2
Make the crumble topping first. Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Place in fridge one a crumbly dough is formed.
Step 3
Next, make the filling. Wash and slice apples and strawberries and add to a large bowl.
Step 4
Toss fruit with other filling ingredients.
Step 5
Pour filling into pie dish. Then, top with crumble topping. Place a sheet of aluminum foil over pie dish.
Step 6
Bake for 27 to 30 minutes or until topping is crispy and fruit is bubbly. Finally, remove from oven and serve Apple Strawberry Crumble!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do you make crumble crumbly?
This apple strawberry crumble topping is crumbly. This is achieved by making the topping into a crumbly dough. The dough will not be uniform or smooth. See photo above for reference.
Are apple crisp and apple crumble the same thing?
Apple crisp and apple crumble are very similar. Apple crisp usually uses oats in the topping, whereas apple crumble typically has butter.
How do you thicken fruit for crumble?
The filling is thickened with tapioca flour. Tapioca flour is the Paleo version of cornstarch. It thickens the filling considerably.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes! If using frozen strawberries, thaw completely. Then, squeeze out excess water before using.
Which apples are best for this gluten free apple crumble?
I highly suggest using one tart apple and one sweet apple. I used a Granny smith (very tart) and one honey crisp (slightly sweeter).
How should I store leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
How do I reheat leftovers?
Microwave leftovers or add to an oven safe dish. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 7 to 8 minutes or until heated through.
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Ingredients
Apple Strawberry Filling
- 2 large apples
- 2 cups strawberries
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp tapioca flour
- pinch sea salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Crumble Topping
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup tapioca flour
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup butter, or coconut oil, softened
- 2 tbsp almond milk
- 2 tbsp granola, optional, see note
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9 inch pie dish with nonstick spray.
- Make the crumble topping first. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Once a crumbly dough is formed, place in fridge.
- Next, make the apple strawberry filling. Wash, core and slice apples into 16 equal sizes. Wash, cut stems and quarter strawberries.
- Add fruit to a large bowl. Then, add remaining filling ingredients and toss until fruit is coated.
- Pour fruit down into the greased pie dish. Remove topping dough from fridge. Drop dough in large clumps onto fruit filling.
- Loosely cover pie dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 27 to 30 minutes or until topping is crispy and fruit is bubbly.
- Finally, remove from oven and serve!
Notes
- For an extra crunchy topping, add granola. Just mix in with the other topping ingredients.
- I used GrandyOats grain free granola to keep this Paleo!
- Toss fruit filling until completely coated.
- Bake until topping is golden and fruit is bubbly.
- Coconut oil can be used in place of butter.
- Any dairy free milk works!
- Tapioca flour can be substituted with arrowroot starch or cornstarch (not Paleo).
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6 Comments on “Apple Strawberry Crumble (Gluten Free)”
Great recipe! Thanks for the notes they were super helpful. Its baking now and smells fabulous:-)
Hi!  Thank you.  I’m so happy to hear that the post was helpful.  Hope you love it!Â
This is the perfect dessert! I love the combination of apple and strawberry together!
I love fruit crumbles, and this is now one of my favorites. The flavor of the apples and strawberries compliment each other so well, and it was quick and easy to put together. My family is already asking me to make it again! 🙂
This fruit crumble was so delicious! I wanted to eat it for all meals of the day! I loved the combination of the strawberries and apples. Those are two fruits that I would have never thought to pair together and they went perfectly! Thanks so much for sharing!
Ive been making apple crumble and will try this with strawberry, that would be divine just like this recipe. Im excited to work in the kitchen again.