This gluten-free recipe for Skillet Cranberry Apple Crisp with Pecan Oat Topping has sugar-free options. Tender apples, tart cranberries and a sweet crispy topping makes this a stellar dessert.
¾ cupgluten-free flour blendI use Cup4Cup or Bob's Red Mill 1-1 GF Baking Flour
¾cuppecans,finely chopped
¾cupold-fashioned rolled oats,gluten-free, if necessary
½cuppacked light brown sugar,or Lacanto Golden Monkfruit all natural sugar substitute
½teaspooncinnamon
½teaspoonsalt
½cupunsalted butter,melted
Filling
3poundsapples peeled, cored, halved and cut into ½-inch-thick wedges (about 9 medium apples)
2tablespoonsugar or granulated sugar substitute
½teaspooncinnamon,optional
1cupapple cider,or unsweetened apple juice
2teaspoonlemon juice
2tablespoonunsalted butter
½cupfresh cranberries
Instructions
Crisp Topping
Preheat oven to 450°F.
In a medium bowl, combine gluten-free flour, pecans, oats, sugar (or sugar substitute), cinnamon and salt. Add melted butter and stir until mixture is moistened and crumbly. Set aside.
Filling
In a large bowl, toss apples with cinnamon and sugar or sugar substitute. Set aside.
Heat apple cider in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until reduced to ½ cup, about 5 - 7 minutes. Transfer apple cider to a measuring cup or small bowl and add 2 teaspoons lemon juice.
Heat butter in the same (empty) skillet over medium heat. Add apple mixture. It will seem like the pan is too full, but once the apples cook, they will reduce in size. Cook, turning the apples frequently until they begin to soften, about 12 - 14 minutes. Don't fully cook.
Add ½ cup fresh cranberries to the pan. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the apple cider-lemon mixture until apples are fully coated.
Sprinkle the topping mixture over the apples and cranberries, covering completely. If making ahead of time, cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Place skillet on a baking sheet to prevent spills in the oven. Bake at 450°F for 15 to 20 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden brown. Cool on wire rack for 15 minutes before serving. Delicious with a scoop of ice cream, whipped cream or whipped coconut milk!
Notes
This Skillet Cranberry Apple Crisp is delicious served warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!