Make the most of apple season with these mouthwateringly delicious gluten free apple recipes! Find a variety of sweet and savory recipes ranging from simple snacks, seasonal favorites and more!
Blend them into a smoothie, slice them up in a salad, bake into moist muffins or fry into fritters.
From classic desserts to savory dinners and crunchy snacks – the options are endless!
So if you find yourself asking what to make with your apple harvest this year – make sure to check out this collection of mouthwateringly delicious gluten free apple recipes.
Apple Types & Uses
A brief overview of some popular apple varieties and how to use them.Apple Type | Taste | Texture | Uses |
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Braeburn | sweet, tart | firm | baked goods, dehydrating, salads, sauces, snacking |
Cortland | sweet, slightly tart | soft & juicy | baked goods, salads, sauces, snacking |
Gala | sweet, mellow | crisp & juicy | dehydrating, salads, sauces, snacking |
Granny Smith | tart, citrusy | hard & crisp | baked goods, dehydrating, salads, sauces, snacking |
Golden Delicious | mellow, honeyed, tangy | crisp & firm | dehydrating, salads, sauces, snacking |
Empire | sweet, tart, floral | crisp & juicy | baked goods, salads, sauces, snacking |
Fuji | very sweet, slightly tart | crisp & firm | dehydrating, salads, sauces, snacking |
Honeycrisp | sweet, slightly tart | crisp & juicy | baked goods, dehydrating, salads, sauces, snacking |
McIntosh | sweet, tangy | tender & juicy | snacking and sauce |
Pink Lady | sweet, tart | crisp & firm | baked goods, salads, sauces, snacking |
Red Delicious | sweet, mild, mellon-like | hard & juicy | snacking and sauces |
Gluten Free Apple Recipes
Here are 50+ gluten free recipes to cozy up with this season!
Almost Paleo Apple Pie (Grain Free)
Warm spices and juicy apples simmered and softened in a delicious apple filling then baked in a buttery almond flour crust!
Gluten Free Apple Crisp
A light and crispy cinnamon-spiced gluten free oat crust sprinkled over tender, lightly sweetened apple slices. Get all the warm and cozy fall feelings and flavours of apple pie with a fraction of the effort with these super easy to make Gluten Free Apple Crisp! | Vegan & Oat Free Options available in the recipe notes!
Gluten Free Apple Fritters
These Gluten Free Apple Fritters are easier to make than you might think - made with a simple gluten free donut batter with diced apples mixed in to every bite. They're quickly fried then coated in a quick icing-sugar glaze. | Gluten Free + Vegan Option
Honey Mustard Quinoa Apple Salad with Crispy Shallots
Fluffy quinoa, peppery arugula, sweet and crunchy apple slices with crispy fried shallots topped with a super simple honey mustard vinaigrette - there's so much to love in this quinoa apple salad! | Gluten Free + Vegetarian
Instant Pot Applesauce
Easy, three ingredient Instant Pot Applesauce| You don't even need to worry about peeling, just throw everything in the pot and set! Gluten Free + Vegan + Paleo + No Added Sugar
Instant Pot Apple Cider
Simple and delicious - this Instant Pot Apple Cider recipe comes together without too much fuss! Simply pile in the fresh fruit, a few additional spices and aromatics of your choice and water then cover and cook for about 20 minutes. Once cooked, strain, sweeten and enjoy!
Cinnamon Spiced Apple Hummus
Sautéed apples, chickpeas and warm spices cooked then blended with peanut butter to make a simple yet satisfying dessert hummus!
Cider Braised Pork with Apple & Onions
Tender and juicy Cider Braised Pork with sautéed apples and onions and fresh rosemary. Prepared in one pan and ready in about 30 minutes! | Gluten Free + Grain Free + Dairy Free
Paleo Apple Bread
Moist, tender and lightly sweetened! This Paleo Apple Bread comes together with little effort and wholesome, ingredients! Coconut flour and tapioca make up the base with freshly grated apples and a few autumnal spices!
Apple Cider Braised Chicken Thighs
Juicy chicken thighs browned and simmered in a savoury cider sauce made with lightly caramelized onions, mushrooms and thyme.
Gluten Free Apple Crumble Bars
Gluten Free Apple Crumble Bars - a simple buttery gluten free crumble made with certified GF oats surrounding an easy, no peel fruity apple filling! Gluten Free + Vegan
Baked Cinnamon Apples
Easy baked cinnamon apples - only seven ingredients needed with minimal prep! Serve over pancakes, oatmeal or enjoy as is with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Gluten Free + Paleo + Vegan
Carrot & Apple Flaxseed Muffins
Loaded up with grated carrot, diced apple and ground flax - these Carrot & Apple Flaxseed muffins deliver on fiber, protein and flavor! Gluten Free + Nut Free + Dairy Free
Winter Kale Salad
Massage kale leaves topped with diced apple and pomegranate arils provide a simple salad base while the toasted nuts and seeds add an extra element of crunch. Top it all off with a sweet and fiery mustard vinaigrette!
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples & Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Shredded Brussels sprouts, chopped apples and crispy bacon pieces make up this sweet and salty Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad. Just mix together and toss in a super simple honey mustard vinaigrette and enjoy!
Mulled Apple Pear Cider (Non-Alcoholic)
Simply pile everything into a slow cooker then simmer and strain. Easy and delicious!
Cranberry Apple Crumble
Sweet & tart Cranberry Apple Crumble topped with an oat & hazelnut topping. Gluten free + Dairy Free + Vegan
Blackberry & Apple Paleo Dutch Baby Pancake
Blackberry & Apple Paleo Dutch Baby – a fast and easy puffed oven pancake made with fresh fruit for the perfect fuss free breakfast.
Grain free and dairy free
Kale Apple Salad with Maple Toasted Nut + Seed Clusters
Crunchy kale apple salad with strips of carrot and maple toasted nut and seed clusters topped with a simple shallot vinaigrette. | Gluten Free + Paleo + Vegan
Apple Banana Smoothie
Start your day off right with this filling and delicious peanut butter and cinnamon spiced Apple Banana Smoothie!
Apple and Red Cabbage Salad with Chili Cashews
This Apple and Red Cabbage Salad is a bright and fragrant medley of crunchy veggies and caramelized nuts mixed into a simple sweet, spicy and sour dressing!
Roasted Sweet Potato & Chickpea Kale Apple Salad with Bacon
Crispy roasted chickpeas, caramelised sweet potato, salty bacon pieces and crunchy apple all come together to make this tasty and filling fall inspired kale apple salad.
Star Anise Spiced Apple Margaritas
Sweet and simple Apple Margaritas with a star anise spiced simple syrup - the perfect cocktail to make yourself this fall!Â
Single Serving Dog Friendly Cupcake
A dog friendly, single serving cupcake to celebrate the special hounds in your life! Grain free and no added sugar.
Grain Free Apple & Blackberry Crumble
Sweet & tangy Apple & Blackberry Crumble - made with less than 10 ingredients and cooked in one dish! Paleo + Vegan
Autumn Cobb Salad
Loaded with fall produce, chopped chicken, bacon, avocado, and drizzled with a simple maple dressing
Starbucks Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato
This Hot or Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato is lightly spiced, so creamy, with the perfect hint of apple flavor. This Starbucks Copycat apple crisp macchiato is vegan friendly, easy to make at home, and only requires a few ingredients. Plus it’s a fraction of the cost of the coffee shop version!Â
Apple Smoothie Bowl
his Apple Smoothie Bowl combines the flavors of caramelized apples, cinnamon and almond butter and makes the perfect breakfast, snack or even healthy dessert. It can be enjoyed any time of year tastes especially good during fall!
Apple Cheesecake Crumble Bars - Gluten-free
These gluten-free Apple Cheesecake Crumble Bars have all the flavour of apple crumble in an easy-to-eat bar! Caramel apple cheesecake bars have a shortbread base layered with cheesecake, apples and a crumble topping. Drizzle with sauce for a delicious dessert!
Gluten-free Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Get your fix of fall with these tender gluten-free apple cider donuts! They are baked, not fried, which means they're easy to make! You can choose to eat them plain, with the traditional cinnamon-sugar topping, or a sweet maple glaze!
Carrot Apple & Kale Salad
Crunchy Carrot Apple & Massaged Kale Salad topped with halloumi, avocado, seeds and a mustardy almond butter dressing | grain free + gluten free + vegetarian
Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Cinnamon Muffins
There is no better way to welcome the fall season than with these Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Cinnamon Muffins. Whether you eat them for breakfast, a snack, or as a dessert, these muffins are the best recipe for those fresh apples you picked last weekend!
Arugula Apple & Goats Cheese Flatbread
Simple, comforting ingredients come together to make this arugula, apple and goats cheese flatbread. Perfect for lazy days and quick eats.
Healthy 6-Ingredient Apple Oatmeal Cookies
6-Ingredient Healthy Apple Oatmeal Cookies made with wholesome ingredients for a health-conscious treat. These apple cinnamon cookies are so easy to make and are flourless, dairy-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free.
Mini Apple Pies with Caramel (gluten-free, vegan) - Texanerin Baking
These mini apple pies have a delicious oatmeal cookie crust and are covered in caramel sauce. The perfect individual dessert for Thanksgiving! Gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free.
5-Ingredient Apple Sausage Breakfast Hash
This delicious apple sausage breakfast hash only has 5 ingredients, the instructions are SUPER simple (like maybe the simplest recipe I’ve ever created), and it only takes about 25 minutes to throw together!
Paleo Spiced Apple Cookies
Melt in your mouth Spiced Apple Cookies with chopped walnuts & an almond butter 'caramel' glaze | Gluten Free + Paleo + Dairy Free
Apple Coleslaw with Apple Cider Vinegar
This coleslaw with celery seed is a unique twist on a classic side. It’s the perfect coleslaw for pulled pork, chicken or ribs!
Healthy Gourmet Vegan Sugar free Caramel Apples--Easy & Delicious!
If you love caramel apples but don't love all the sugar, you are going to love these Gourmet Healthy Sugar free Vegan Caramel Apples.They're not just sugar free, they're easy and allergy-friendly and made with whole food ingredients you likely have in your pantry, with a low-carb option.Â
Cinnamon Apple Homemade Poptarts
Apple Cinnamon Homemade Pop Tarts made with a grain free almond flour dough and naturally sweetened | grain free & refined sugar free
The Best Homemade Apple Butter - with canning instructions
Preserve an abundance of apples by making this extra smooth, caramelized apple butter! This delicious fruit spread is simply an apple puree that is cooked down, concentrating the tart, sweet flavors. A stovetop recipe that includes water bath canning instructions.
Easy Cinnamon Apples Recipe
These Cinnamon Apples taste like a warm apple pie, but they come together in 15 minutes on the stovetop! This cinnamon apples recipe makes a perfect breakfast, pancake topper, snack, or light dessert.
Apple Brown Sugar Syrup
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to add a little autumnal spice to your favorite breakfast, baking, and coffee recipes, this Apple Brown Sugar Syrup is the way to go! Made with just 5 ingredients in mere minutes, this molasses-tinged apple simple syrup is the fall flavor booster your kitchen is missing.Â
Homemade Applesauce Recipe
This Homemade Applesauce Recipe is made with just 5 simple ingredients and is ready in just over 30 minutes. Make a big batch and enjoy this easy and delicious applesauce recipe as a yummy snack, healthy dessert, or alongside more savory dishes such a kielbasa or pork chops.
Air Fryer Apple Chips
Move over, apple cider… these delicious air fryer apple chips are about to become the star of the fall season! They’re sprinkled with cinnamon and air fried to crispy perfection.
Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Cake {Vegan & Gluten Free}
This recipe is chock full of fresh apples and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This apple oat cake is similar to baked oats but fluffier, with a cake-like texture that makes mornings feel like a treat. One bowl, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, and healthy enough for breakfast!
Beet and Apple Salad Recipe
This beet apple salad recipe has all of our favorites; colorful roasted beets, tart apples, crunchy radishes, and perfectly peppery watercress. We topped it with a zingy mustard vinaigrette and sunflower seeds for crunch.
Lemon Thyme Apple Raisin Compote
This apple raisin compote is beaming with lemon zest and thyme for a sweet, bright spread on toast or fruity dollop in oatmeal or yogurt.
Air Fryer Apple Crisp
You’ll love how simple yet delicious this air fryer apple crisp recipe is. Bursting with seasonal spices, sweet and tender baked apples and a buttery crumble topping, there’s no better fall treat!
Gluten-Free Apple Granola Muffins
Have a delicious start to your day with these Gluten-free Apple Granola Muffins! They are light and fluffy, filled with tart apples and healthy whole-grain granola. Perfect for quick breakfasts and after school snacks.
Healthy Apple Nachos Recipe
Healthy Apple Nachos are an easy, no-bake snack or dessert that's ready in minutes. Layer apple slices with granola, chocolate chips, coconut, and more to create the ultimate apple treat!
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