You’re going to love this delicious Gluten-Free Apple Pie recipe that is perfect for holidays and special occasions. It’s a classic American dessert that everyone loves. This gluten free recipe can also be made dairy-free.

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slice of apple pie served on a plate

I am not a fancy dessert maker, but I had so much fun creating and testing this Gluten-Free Classic Apple Pie recipe. It does take a little bit of effort to make a pie crust from scratch, but I can tell you that it is 1000% worth it.

I hope your family agrees that this is the best apple pie they’ve ever had, gluten-free or not!

Recipe Steps

There are several main steps to making a homemade apple pie. Think of it in three phases. Phase 1 is to make the crust, Phase 2 is to make the filling, and Phase 3 is to roll out the crust and bake the pie. 

Don’t worry, it’s not as hard as it sounds. Here are the step-by-step directions.

Step One

Make the crust by combining the flour, butter, cold water, and and eggs in the bowl of a food processor. I use a Breville Sous Chef that comes with a dough blade. If you don’t have a dough blade, you can just use the “S” blade. 

dry ingredients for apple pie crust in a food processor

The dough blade is especially great for incorporating the butter into the flour, making this part a snap.

If you are on a dairy-free diet, you can use vegan butter or coconut oil instead of regular butter. Any of these options will ensure that you get a flaky crust.

gluten-free crust batter in food processor

Step Two

After you make the dough, you need to let it chill for about an hour before rolling it out for the crust.

During this time, I like to get the apple filling ready. This part is as easy as slicing the apples thinly and mixing them together in a large bowl with the lemon juice, coconut sugar, and arrowroot starch. You can feel free to use brown sugar instead of coconut sugar, if you prefer.

Be sure to cut the apples fairly thinly to ensure that they get nice and soft in the oven.

As always, please do see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.

sliced apples in a bowl

Step Three

Then, after the pie dough has chilled, you can roll it out with a rolling pin (use some extra flour to keep it from sticking), and then fit the crust into your baking dish (I recommend a 9-inch pie plate).

apple pie filling inside of gluten-free crust

Step Four

The last step before baking is to make the top crust for the top of the pie. I like to make a lattice work using thin strips of the crust.

Some people get really fancy with this part, but don’t worry if it’s not perfect. The crust will get browned with the egg wash, and nobody will notice if the strips aren’t perfect.

Step Five

The pie needs to bake for almost an hour, during which time the crust will get nice and browned. After your pie is done baking, let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Or, cover the pie with aluminum foil to keep it warm.

Some people like to serve apple pie with ice cream, but I think it’s just perfect served plain. 

gluten-free apple pie freshly baked from the oven

FAQs

Can I make a homemade crust without a food processor?

Yes, but you will need a pastry cutter to help incorporate the butter into the flour.

Can I use red apples instead of green apples for an apple pie?

Yes, but green apples are traditional since they help add the balance of tartness to the pie.

Can this recipe be made dairy-free?

Yes, just use vegan butter instead of regular butter.

Can this recipe be made grain-free?

I tried making the crust with a grain-free flour, but I had a hard time getting it to hold its shape. The Bob’s gluten-free flour worked best, although it is not grain-free.

two slices of gluten-free apple pie

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gluten-free apple pie with lattice top

Gluten-Free Apple Pie Recipe

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Description

You’re going to love this delicious Gluten-Free Apple Pie recipe that is perfect for holidays and special occasions. It’s a classic American dessert that everyone loves. This gluten free recipe can also be made dairy-free.

Ingredients

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  • For the crust:
  • 1 ¾ cups gluten-free flour, plus about ¼ extra for rolling out the crust*
  • 2 teaspoons coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ¾ cup butter (use vegan butter for dairy allergies)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • For the filling:
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 5 green apples, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In the base of a food processor fitted with the “S” blade or a dough blade, combine 1 ¾ cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of coconut sugar, sea salt, and butter. Process for 30-45 seconds, or until the dough starts to form.
  2. Add the eggs, one at a time, and process each one until it gets combined into the dough.
  3. Lastly, add the water, and process for about 15 more seconds.
  4. Turn off the food processor and use your hands or a spatula to remove the dough. Form the dough into two even balls and place them side by side in a large bowl. Set the bowl in the refrigerator for at least an hour to chill. This will make the dough much easier to work with.
  5. Make the filling: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a glass pie dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, lemon juice, ½ cup coconut sugar, and arrowroot starch. Toss to combine.
  7. Roll out the crust: when you’re ready to assemble the pie, remove the dough from the refrigerator. Sprinkle a little bit of flour on a cutting board or flat surface, and lay one of the balls of dough on top. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough until it fits into your pie dish. Presss the dough evenly into the dish.
  8. Pour the apple mixture into the pie dish. Then, roll out the other ball of dough. Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into long strips. Lay the strips on top of the apple mixture into a lattice pattern.
  9. Brush the egg white on top of the lattice work, and then sprinkle the teaspoon of white sugar on top.
  10. Bake the pie for 55 minutes, or until the top of the pie is golden brown, and the apple mixture is bubbling.
  11. Serve warm.

Notes

  1. You can make the crust up to several days in advance. Just store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to make the pie.
  2. *Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1 to 1 flour is my favorite gluten-free baking flour and is the one I used for this recipe.
  3. You can feel free to use brown sugar instead of coconut sugar, if you prefer.
  4. You can also use vegan butter or coconut oil instead of regular butter.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: clean apple pie, apple pie with no gluten, gluten-free homemade pie crust

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