Calories in a large honey crisp apple

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The delicious Honeycrisp apple places regularly as one of the best apples in sensory evaluations conducted by the University of Minnesota. This tasty apple, characterized by a distinctive yellow background overlaid with mottled red, is excellent for salads, sauces and raw. It is also a beneficial choice as part of a healthy and balanced diet due to its low-calorie, high-fiber content.

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Calorie Count

The U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrient database lists the caloric content of apples -- unspecified type -- based on size. The calorie count ranges from 77 calories contained in a small fruit to 116 calories in a large. The Washington State Apple Coalition states that a large 8-ounce generic apple contains 130 calories. A medium-sized Honeycrisp apple will fall somewhere in this range.

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Other Benefits

Apples are also excellent sources of dietary fiber, with a medium apple containing almost 5 grams of this important nutrient that aids in digestion and creates a sense of fullness. This sense of fullness may help decrease caloric intake, thus aiding in weight loss. In addition, this fruit is fat-free and cholesterol-free and therefore makes a healthy dessert or snack.

An easy recipe for gluten-free apple crisp. The sweet flavor of baked cinnamon apples with a brown sugar oat crumble topping. This gluten-free dessert recipe also has a dairy-free and vegan option. 

Recipe originally published June 2019, updated September 2021.

Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

This gluten-free apple crisp is one of the easiest desserts to make! It’s a classic dessert that everyone loves, some people know this dessert as a gluten-free apple crumble.

If you have never had apple crisp, it’s much like an apple pie without the crust. I love that this apple crisp is made with a crumb topping made with oats and brown sugar!

It only takes a few simple ingredients to make a gluten-free apple crisp. You probably already have them in your pantry and refrigerator.

You can see just how easy it is to make gluten-free apple crisp in the recipe step photos and in the recipe video.

How To Make Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

The full ingredients are listed is below in the recipe card. 

• Preheat oven to 375°F and spray an 8″ x 8″ baking dish with gluten-free nonstick cooking spray.
• To make the topping: In a medium-size bowl, combine the crumb topping ingredients and mix with a fork until it resembles chunky crumbs. Refrigerate while you prepare the apple filling. (photo 1)
• Peel and chop the apples. Add the chopped apples to a large bowl.
• Add the lemon juice, milk, melted butter, pure vanilla extract, packed brown sugar, ground cinnamon, gluten-free flour, and salt, and stir until fully combined. (photo 2)
• Pour the apple mixture into a greased baking dish and spread it to an even layer. (photo 3)
• Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples. (photo 4)
• Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. (photo 5)
• Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate.
• Reheat in the microwave or in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

What Are the Best Apples For Baking?

There are several types of apples that I like to bake with. When choosing a type of apple to bake with, you want to make sure that the apples don’t turn into mush. The best baking apples keep their shape.

• Granny Smith Apples are a little tart and not overly sweet. They are popular for making apple pie. Granny Smith’s keep their shape.
• Honey Crisp Apples are my favorite type of apples. They are crisp and sweet. They are perfect for eating or for use in baking.
• Gala Apples are crisp and not overly sweet. They are great for baking because they are a firm apple that is also sweet.
• Golden Delicious Apples are sweet and are softer apples. A lot of times you don’t even need to peel these apples when you use them in a recipe. Golden Delicious apples are often used in making applesauce and apple butter.

Another one of my favorite ways to use apples in baking is my recipe for  Gluten-Free Apple Dapple Bundt Cake.

Tips For Making the Best Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

• I always peel my apples when making an apple crisp. The skins of the apples do not break down when baking and it makes for a tougher texture.
• I use a vegetable peeler and then an apple slicer to the core and slice the apples. Then I chop the apple slices into smaller pieces.
• Make sure your oats are gluten-free. Not all oats are gluten-free.
• Do not over mix the crumble topping. The crumble topping should be chunky.
• You can add nuts, raisins, or cranberries to their apple crisp.

Can I Make the Apple Crisp Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can prep this gluten-free apple dessert ahead of time. When making the filling, add an extra teaspoon of lemon juice to help the apples not to get too brown. Store the apple filling in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

You can make the crumble ahead of time as well. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

When ready to bake, remove everything from the refrigerator, assemble and bake as directed.

Can I Freeze The Apple Crisp?

Once the apple crisp has completely cooled, place it in a freezer-safe container. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in a microwave or in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Are Oats Gluten-Free?

This gluten-free apple crisp topping is made with certified gluten-free oatmeal. Oats are naturally gluten-free, but most oats are processed in facilities that also process wheat, barley, and rye. Cross-contamination can even happen in fields where wheat, rye, or barley are also present.

It is safest to use oats that are certified gluten-free and from purity protocol oats. Certified gluten-free oats are tested for levels of gluten. Purity protocol oats are not only tested for gluten but are also grown in a dedicated gluten-free field.

It is also important to note that not everyone following the gluten-free diet can tolerate gluten-free oats.

Gluten-Free Flour

This gluten-free apple crisp is made with Pillsbury gluten-free flour. It is a cup-for-cup all-purpose rice flour blend that already has xanthan gum.

Most gluten-free all-purpose flour blends have xanthan gum already in them. The xanthan gum helps replace the elasticity and texture of gluten.

Make sure to check to see if the brand of gluten-free flour you are using has xanthan gum in it. If it does, do not add extra xanthan gum to the recipe or you will get gummy baked goods!

I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.

Pro Tip For Measuring Gluten-Free Flour

The best way to measure gluten-free flour is the “spoon & level” method. I use a spoon to scoop the flour out of the bag and into the measuring cup. Then I use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup.

Please do not scoop the flour out of the bag with your measuring cup. If you do, you could end up with more flour than is called for in the recipe.

Dairy-Free and Vegan Apple Crisp

I have also included a dairy-free and vegan option for this gluten-free apple crisp recipe. For the dairy-free and vegan version of this recipe, I used Smart Balance butter and unsweetened almond milk.

You can use your favorite dairy-free or vegan milk and butter to make this gluten-free and dairy-free and vegan apple crisp.

Most of my family, including me, is also dairy-free. So I always try and have a dairy-free option to my gluten-free recipes.

Easy Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

This is the best gluten-free apple crisp recipe! It is a super easy gluten-free dessert to make.

This apple crisp can be made in less than an hour and is always a crowd-pleaser. You can take your apple crisp to the next level by topping with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce (my kid’s favorite)!

More Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes To Try!

• Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Cake {Dairy-Free Option}
• Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies {Dairy-Free Option}
• Easy Gluten-Free Brownies {Dairy-Free Option}

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Gluten-Free Apple Crisp {Dairy-Free & Vegan Option}

An easy recipe for gluten-free apple crisp. The sweet flavor of baked cinnamon apples with a brown sugar oat crumble topping. This gluten-free dessert recipe also has a dairy-free and vegan option. 

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword gluten free vegan apple crisp, gluten-free apple crisp, gluten-free dairy-free apple crisp

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 362kcal

Author Audrey from Mama Knows Gluten Free

Ingredients

Topping

• ▢½ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour
  
  
• ▢½ cup gluten-free quick oats
• ▢½ cup light brown sugar, packed
• ▢½ teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
• ▢¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢⅛ teaspoon salt
• ▢⅓ cup butter, diced into small cubes and softened Dairy-free/vegan use Smart Balance butter.

Filling

• ▢4 cups apples, peeled and chopped
• ▢3 tablespoons melted butter Dairy-free/vegan use Smart Balance butter
• ▢2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum
• ▢1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ▢3 tablespoons milk Dairy-free/vegan use unsweetened almond milk.
• ▢1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ▢¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
• ▢½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢⅛ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°F and spray an 8" x 8" baking dish with gluten-free nonstick cooking spray. I like gluten-free coconut oil spray.

• To make the topping: In a medium-size bowl, combine the crumb topping ingredients and mix with a fork until it resembles chunky crumbs. Refrigerate while you prepare the apple filling.

• Add the peeled and chopped apples to a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, milk, melted butter, pure vanilla extract, packed brown sugar, ground cinnamon, gluten-free flour, and salt and stir until fully combined.

• Pour the apple mixture into a greased baking dish and spread in to an even layer. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the apples. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

• Store in an air-tight container and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. The apple crisp can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in a microwave or a 350°F oven for 20 minutes. 

  How many calories are in 1 Honeycrisp apple?

  The health benefits from eating apples are numerous. One medium Honeycrisp apple has 5 grams of fiber and only 80 calories. Because of the amount and type of fiber, an apple will help a person feel full longer, helping him or her to consume fewer calories daily.

  Are Honeycrisp apples good for weight loss?

  They're low in calories. A medium-sized apple (around 2-2 1/2″ in diameter) contains only 72 calories on average. Some varieties clock in at a bit more, like the sweet, 125 calorie honeycrisp. Even if you pick a larger or more calorie-dense apple variety, they're still a smart choice.

  How many calories are in a half of a large Honeycrisp apple?

  Honeycrisp Apples There are 55 calories in a 1/2 large Honeycrisp Apple.

  How many carbs are in a Honeycrisp apple?

  One medium Honeycrisp contains 22 total carbs and 17.1 grams of net carbs [*].