Gluten-Free Apple Betty for Apple Month

October is Apple Month, and October 5 is National Apple Betty Day—a lovely reason to bring apples and warm spices into the kitchen. This MarshaSophia recipe layers five sliced apples with a cinnamon, nutmeg and clove crumble, then bakes it in a 9-inch pie plate.

A Little About Apple Betty

Apple Betty is an old-fashioned baked apple dessert, and recipes for it vary. Some versions layer apples with breadcrumbs; others use a flour-based crumble topping. This MarshaSophia version uses gluten-free all-purpose flour, cane sugar and cold butter for a spiced topping layered between and over the apples.

It’s a simple autumn dessert to serve warm at home and a lovely way to celebrate Apple Month.

Gluten-Free Apple Betty Recipe

Makes: 6 to 8 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Bake time: 45 to 50 minutes
Rest time: 10 minutes
Oven: 375°F (190°C)
Baking dish: 9-inch pie plate

Ingredients

Apple filling

• 5 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Flour crumble topping

• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup cane sugar

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

• ½ cup cold butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate.

2. Place the sliced apples in a bowl and toss with the lemon juice.

3. In a separate bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, cane sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and ground cloves. Add the cold butter and work it into the dry ingredients with your fingertips or a pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form.

4. Arrange half of the apples in the pie plate. Sprinkle half of the crumble evenly over the apples.

5. Layer the remaining apples over the crumble, then finish with the remaining crumble.

6. Bake for 30 minutes, until the apples are tender and the topping is golden. Cover the top of the Apple Betty with a piece of foil (to avoid excessive browning), then bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.

7. Let the Apple Betty rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm.

MarshaSophia Baking Notes

• Choose firm apples that hold their shape during baking. A mix of tart and sweet apples can create a balanced flavour.

• Slice the apples evenly so they bake at a similar rate.

• Check that your flour is labelled gluten-free, and avoid cross-contact during preparation.

• Serve warm on its own or with your favourite topping.

Celebrate Apple Month with MarshaSophia

October is a wonderful time to enjoy apples in seasonal baking. Try this gluten-free Apple Betty at home, or visit MarshaSophia Gluten-Free Bakery & More in Calgary to pick up more gluten-free treats and nourishment.

MarshaSophia Gluten-Free Bakery & More
1081 2 Ave NW
Calgary, Alberta
403-910-0777
marshasophia.ca