July 19, 2025
Apple Crisp Cups
Prep time:
30 min
Cook time:
25 min
Total time:
1 hour and 15 minutes
Apple Crisp Cups
Looking for a delicious gluten free fall dessert or an easy apple dessert recipe that everyone will love? These Apple Crisp Cups are the perfect handheld treat! Made with a buttery, tender gluten free pie crust, filled with fresh spiced apples, and topped with a golden nut crumble, these mini apple crisps are big on flavor. The combination of tart apples, sweet caramel, and a touch of sea salt creates the perfect balance of flavors. Each bite is a warm, comforting reminder of why fall is such a special season.
Crafted using Hand + Heart Gluten Free All Purpose Flour, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of texture and taste—without the gluten. Want to elevate it even more? Add a drizzle of homemade caramel sauce for the ultimate finish.
- Great for parties, holiday gatherings, or cozy baking days
- Perfect portioned desserts that are easy to serve and eat
Make a batch today and see why this easy gluten free apple dessert is quickly becoming a seasonal favorite!
Apple Crisp Cups
Prep time:
30 min
Cook time:
25 min
Total time:
1 hour and 15 minutes
Yield:
Makes 24 cups
Author:
made by hand, from the heart
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS:
1 prepared pie dough recipe
Apple Filling:
1 1/2 lbs. (about 3 large) Granny Smith Apples, peeled and diced
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crumble Topping:
1 cup Hand + Heart Gluten Free All Purpose Flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2/3 cup chopped pecans, walnuts or rolled oats (not instant)
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and diced
Prepared caramel sauce (recipe link here)
Vanilla Ice cream
Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Spray 2 muffin pans with cooking oil, set aside.
Prepare the Pie Crust:
- Roll pie dough into 18 inch log. Divide into 24 equal portions. Add cut dough into prepare muffin tins and press the dough on the bottom and sides of the muffin tins, about 1 inch up the sides. Repeat until all the dough has been pressed in all 24 muffins.
Make the Apple Filling:
- In a small sauce pan, add all the Apple Filling ingredients and mix to combine. Set heat to medium and cook for 5-7 minutes until the apples are softened. The sauce will thicken so stir constantly to prevent bottom from burning until the apples starts to soften.
Make the Crumble:
- Add gluten free flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, salt and nuts or oats to a bowl and combine. Use a hand mixer or pastry cutter.
Assemble the Cups:
- Add 1 tablespoon of apple filling to each muffin well.
- Add 2 tablespoon of crumble topping on top.
- Spray top with a cooking spray to set the crumble topping.
Bake the Apple Crisp Cups:
- Bake 20 – 25 minutes until the tops starts to brown. I like to broil the top for 2 minutes to further brown the crumble toppings.
- Let cool completely before carefully removing from the muffin pan. The syrup from the apple filling is very hot.
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