Okay, so, I’ve been experimenting in the kitchen again, and this time it was all about making an apple crisp. But not just any apple crisp, a gluten-free apple crisp without oats. Yeah, you heard that right, no oats!
First off, I had to gather my ingredients. Apples were a no-brainer, obviously. I picked some fresh, juicy ones from the store. I was aiming for that perfect balance of sweet and tart, you know?
Next, I started chopping those apples. It took a bit of time, but it was kinda therapeutic, slicing them up into nice, even pieces. I tossed them in a bowl and got to work on the other stuff.
Since I was ditching the oats, I had to get creative with the topping. I mixed together some gluten-free flour, a bit of sugar, and a good amount of butter. I used my hands to work it all together until it looked like coarse crumbs. It was messy, but hey, that’s half the fun, right?
Then came time to assemble everything. I poured the apples into a baking dish and sprinkled the crumbly topping all over. I made sure it was evenly distributed because nobody likes a crisp with a patchy top.
- Preheat the oven – check.
- Bake until golden brown – got it.
- Let it cool a bit before digging in – hardest part!
I popped the dish into the oven and waited. The smell that started wafting through my kitchen was amazing. I mean, who doesn’t love the smell of baking apples and cinnamon?
After what felt like forever (but was really just about 45 minutes), it was done. The topping was a beautiful golden brown, and the apples were bubbling underneath. I let it cool for a bit, but I couldn’t resist sneaking a little taste. And let me tell you, it was worth every bit of effort.
Final Result
The apple crisp turned out incredible. It was sweet, a little tangy, and the topping had just the right amount of crunch, even without oats. I served it up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream because why not? It was a hit with everyone who tried it, even the gluten-eaters!