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Top 9 Allergen-Free Fall Apple Crumb Cake

Food Allergy Friendly Fall Apple Crumb Cake Recipe

 

Top 9 Allergen-Free Fall Apple Crumb Cake

Fall is in full swing and nothing says Fall like the yummy smell of cinnamon apples baking in the oven.
But for people with food allergies, finding a safe dessert isn’t always easy.
Especially when many Fall sweets are often loaded with common food allergens like gluten, nuts, dairy, and peanuts.
That’s why I am so excited to share this to share this Top 9 Allergen-Free Fall Apple Crumb Cake!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: allergy-friendly, food allergy friendly, make ahead
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

Shortbread Base

  • 1 1/2 cups Flour Can be Gluten-Free
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 3/4 cup Dairy-Free Butter Softened Earth Balance Butter substitute
  • 1/4 cup Sugar

Apple Pie Filling

  • 2-3 medium Apples - Peeled & Chopped Small organic, Granny Smith or Fuji
  • 2 TBSP Flour CAn be Gluten-Free
  • 2 TBSP Brown Sugar
  • 1 TSP Cinnamon
  • 1 TBSP Vanilla Extract
  • 1 TBSP Grand Marnier Liquor optional

Crumb Cake Topping

  • 1 Cup Flour Can be Gluten-Free
  • 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 Cup Cold Earth Balance Butter Substitute or Butter if no allergy
  • 1 TSP Cinnamon
  • 1 TBSP Vanilla Extract
  • 1 TBSP Grand Marnier Liquor Optional

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 325F.
  • Spray (check ingredients) or use parchment paper in baking dish.
  • To make shortbread base, whisk flour and salt together 1 minute. Set aside.
  • In KitchenAid stand mixer, cream butter substitute on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, then add sugar. Mix 1 minute, then add flour, mixing until combined.
  • 5. Spread evenly in baking dish and bake for 5 minutes.
  • 6. Remove baking dish and set oven temperature to 350F.

Apple Pie Filling

  • While shortbread base is baking, mix chopped apples, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, & Grand Marnier together.
  • Spoon over shortbread base, spreading evenly.

Crumb Cake Topping

  • In a medium bowl, add all ingredients together, making sure to cut in cold butter substitute. Form into crumbs & place gently on top of apple pie filling.
  • Bake approximately 30 - 40 minutes until apples are cooked thru.
  • Allow to cool slightly and serve as is or add @Oatly food allergy friendly "ice cream"!

Top 9 Allergen-Free Fall Apple Crumb Cake

🍏 Fall is in full swing and nothing says Fall like the yummy smell of cinnamon apples baking in the oven.

But for people with food allergies, finding a safe dessert isn’t always easy.

Especially when many Fall sweets are often loaded with common food allergens like gluten, nuts, dairy, and peanuts.

That’s why I am so excited to share this Top 9 Allergen-Free Fall Apple Crumb Cake!

Of course, this is a fantastic snack to bring in your “handy, dandy backpack cooler” when you travel.

Ready in less than 1 hour & inexpensive too!

Only a few ingredients and an 8 x 8 baking dish & you can have THE VERY BEST Apple Crumb Cake!

Food Allergy Friendly Fall Apple Crumb Cake Recipe
Better make 2 – this Fall Food Allergy Friendly Apple Crumb Cake is scrumptious & safe for almost everyone!

What’s NOT in this Crumb Cake

This food allergy-friendly recipe is free from the Top 9 Food Allergy-Friendly food allergens:

  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free (we use @EarthBalance #dairyfree butter substitute)
  • Peanut-free
  • Nut-free
  • Soy-free
  • Egg-free
  • Fish-free
  • Shellfish-free
  • Sesame free

This means this incredibly scrumptious cake is safe for almost everyone!

And especially great for potlucks, picnics, school functions, family gatherings, Halloween parties & Thanksgiving!

Less than $5 for all the ingredients & can also be made with pears, plums, berries or peaches.

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Tips for Food Allergy Safe Baking

If you are recently diagnosed with a food allergy or using this recipe for someone with a food allergy, here are some very important tips to keep everyone safe:

  • ALWAYS double-check all labels, including sprays for pans (often has soy)
  • Take photos of all ingredients & text to person with the food allergies, so that they can make sure the ingredients are safe for them
  • Wash hands (careful of soaps that could have nuts/allergens in them), all surfaces and keep food allergens away from your baking/prep area
  • No label on a food item like flour? Buy a new bag. This way you know there isn’t any potential for cross contamination
  • After Apple Crumb Cake has cooled completely, cover and label with ingredients
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From Italy with Love

My friend from Italy makes this Fall Apple Crumb Cake often with the abundance of apples from her apple trees.

She recommends organic tart apples like Granny Smith or Fuji for incredible tart-sweet taste.

Whether you’re hosting a cozy Fall Brunch, packing in lunches, or just craving something sweet, this crumb cake is it!

And best of all?

No one will miss the allergens!

Note: this recipe can be made with regular, All Purpose (AP) flour or gluten-free flour.

We use and are affiliates for @BetterBatterFlour – our link will save you money with code AnEasyJourney.

Thank you! 😄

Katie & I wandered cobbled streets, laughed over Gelato (YES! #foodallergyfriendly) & rod on scooters to St. Peter’s Square. As well as driving Vespa’s through the streets of Rome, stopping to eat at our favorite food allergy friendly restaurants & shopping for Christmas gifts.
From Italy with Love- My daughter Katie & I wandered cobbled streets, met up with old friends & laughed over Gelato (YES! #foodallergyfriendly) & rod on Vespa’s thru Rome! Come with us – we go every Summer!

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Hi it's Cindi. My passion is traveling, cooking, writing and spending time with family and friends. I love to help others accomplish their travel dreams! Start your Journey!

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