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Modified: May 6, 2025 Published: Nov 19, 2020· Cathy Brak · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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Gluten Free Apple Pie Recipe

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This simple, delicious gluten free apple pie recipe makes a traditional homemade dessert that tastes just like the ones my mother used to make. The thing that sets this pie apart is the extra-special gluten free pie crust! This crust is flaky, and people don't even know it's gluten free unless you tell them! The filling is loaded with sliced fresh apples and just a little raw sugar.

forkful of apple pie lifted in air above a piece of pie

I often made this pie or Gluten Free Butter Tarts for guests and took them to share at potluck dinners, when we were doing that sort of thing. I serve them to everyone, but make sure that those who need to eat gluten free know they're available. It's makes them very happy!

What You'll Need

the 5 ingredients for apple pie with labels
  • Apples - Many kinds of apples are good in apple pie. I used Royal Gala this time.
  • Lemon Juice - The acid keeps the apples from turning dark. It also adds a certain freshness to the flavour. If you don't happen to have a lemon on hand, substitute a little white or apple cider vinegar.
  • Cinnamon - Ceylon cinnamon, or "true cinnamon" is the best choice.
  • Sugar - I used raw cane sugar, but coconut sugar would also work well. These are less processed than regular white or brown sugars.
  • Crust - This is my much loved gluten free pie crust that people don't know is gluten free unless I tell them!

How to Make Healthy Gluten Free Apple Pie

Peel, core, and slice some apples.

cinnamon, sugar, and sliced apples in glass bowl

Toss them with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.

apples slices tossed in sugar and cinnamon in glass bowl

Roll out a bottom crust. Place it in a pie plate. Then spread the filling into it.

unbaked pie crust filled with rings of sliced apples

Roll out a top crust and set it over the filled pie. Trim the edges and crimp them together with the upper edges of the bottom crust to seal them together.

unbaked pie with slits poked in top crust

Bake the pie until the crust is golden and the filling is tender.

looking down on baked apple pie

Recipe FAQ's and Tips

What is the best apple to make apple pie with?

Ambrosia, Cortland, Crispin, Gala, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, Ida Red, Jonagold, McIntosh, Northern Spy, Red Prince, and Spartan are all recommended by the Ontario Apple Growers for making apple pie.

How long does apple pie keep?

We keep leftover apple pie in the refrigerator for a few days, but there's rarely any left after two or three!

How can I get a flaky gluten free pie crust?

To make this pie gluten free, you’ll need to use Gluten Free Pie Crust. Make sure the oven has fully preheated before you put the pie in. The sudden blast of heat is important to make the little bubbles of fat pop and turn into flakes of crust. If the oven were only warm, the crust would just sort of melt and turn heavy rather than flaky.

wedge of gluten free apple pie on white plate in front of apples and remaining pie

More Gluten Free Pie Recipes

  • Lemon Meringue Pie
  • Peach Pie
  • Pear Pie
  • Pecan Pie
  • Raisin Pie

Recipe

piece of apple pie filled with sliced apples on white plate with silver fork

Gluten Free Apple Pie

Enjoy this pie made with a simple apple filling and just a little raw sugar. It's all encased in a flaky crust that people don't know is gluten free unless you tell them!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: apple, apple pie, gluten free, pie
Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Calories: 325kcal
Author: Cathy

Equipment

  • Rolling Pin
  • 9-inch pie plate
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Ingredients

  • 2 crusts gluten free pie crust
  • 4 cups apples (5 or six apples) peeled, cored, and sliced
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • ½ cup (125 g) raw sugar (turbinado)
  • 1 teaspoon (2.64 g) ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425° F (218° C).
  • Toss apple slices with lemon juice as you slice them. Then toss them together with sugar and cinnamon. Let that sit while you roll out the pastry for the crust.
  • Roll out a bottom pie crust and line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch (23cm) pie plate with it. Scoop in the apple mixture, and top it with second crust. Pinch it around the edges, and poke a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake it at 425° F (218° C) for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350° F (177° C). Continue to bake for 30 minutes, or until apples are tender when poked with a knife through a slit.

Notes

  • Letting the sliced apples sit with sugar and lemon juice gives the sugar time to dissolve nicely.
  • Starting the pie out in a hot oven helps the crust to be crisp and flaky. Turning the heat down keeps it from burning while the filling cooks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Terri says

    December 14, 2018 at 6:12 pm

    5 stars
    I love apple pie but never knew how to make gluten-free crust! Thanks for this!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      December 15, 2018 at 6:42 am

      You're welcome! I think you'll like this one.

      Reply
  2. ChihYu says

    December 13, 2018 at 11:03 pm

    5 stars
    I love apple pies. They are perfect for the holiday season!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      December 14, 2018 at 9:17 am

      I couldn't agree with you more!

      Reply
  3. Jean says

    December 12, 2018 at 8:02 pm

    5 stars
    Apple pie is the best! This looks so perfect for the holidays. I need to try it!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      December 12, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      Thank, Jean. I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  4. Renee D Kohley says

    December 09, 2018 at 6:01 pm

    5 stars
    Yum yum! Apple pie is my favorite kind of pie! This is so easy too!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      December 09, 2018 at 8:54 pm

      I'm glad you like it, Renee! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  5. Elaine says

    December 05, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    5 stars
    The best thing about apple pie is that everyone loves it all year long! It's not like pumpkin pie which we usually just have in the fall. And now you've made a beautiful gluten-free pie that everyone gets to enjoy! Thanks Cathy!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      December 05, 2018 at 4:14 pm

      Thanks, Elaine! Yes, this is certainly my go-to pie throughout the year.

      Reply
  6. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says

    December 05, 2018 at 11:49 am

    5 stars
    That crust looks so flaky! You can't beat a classic apple pie! And great tips on keeping the apples from browning.

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      December 05, 2018 at 4:09 pm

      Thank you, Leanne!

      Reply
  7. Kristen says

    December 03, 2018 at 12:41 pm

    5 stars
    Such a great option for those that are gluten-free, I will definitely share this with friends.

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      December 03, 2018 at 3:34 pm

      Thank you, Kristen! I hope your friends enjoy it.

      Reply
  8. Vanessa | Zest & Simmer says

    December 03, 2018 at 11:48 am

    5 stars
    You can never go wrong with a common favourite, apple pie! It’s wonderful that this gluten free version can be enjoyed by all!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      December 03, 2018 at 3:34 pm

      I agree! Apple pie is a classic.

      Reply
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