Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

October19

What’s the difference between a crisp and a crumble? 

Heck if I know.

What's the difference between a crisp and a crumble? Both have baked fruit under a streusel-like blanket. Here's my take on a Gluten-Free Apple Crisp.

I spent most of the morning researching this question and came to only one conclusion: they both have deliciously baked seasonal fruit buried under a warm, sweet and buttery streusel-like blanket.

Some recipes say crisps have oats, while others argue that only crumbles have oats. The name “crumble” originated in England, but that’s about the only historic tidbit I could find (which actually isn’t very helpful, but interesting if you’re like me and love trivia). I confess, don’t know where the word “crisp” came from.

This recipe for crisp is not only gluten-free, it’s super easy to make. I used Honeycrisp apples because they’re my favorite and they don’t dry out like other apples (I’m looking at you, Red Delicious).

Any seasonal fruit will work. Fresh berries give you a jammy and juicy compote, while peaches and pears are more pie-like. Don’t use frozen fruit or you’ll wind up with a dessert that won’t be a crisp or a crumble, just a soggy mess!

 


Plated + Served: Double Blueberry Muffins (oh, and they’re gluten free, too!)

March19

Winter is hanging on with an icy grip, refusing to concede that its season is nearly over… even though the calendar tells us so.

For comfort, warm muffins filled with blueberries to make the morning just a little bit brighter.

These may be gluten-free… but they’re still sweet and flavorful and filled with warmth and happiness.

Just like the promise of spring.


GF Blueberry Muffins2

 

Plated + Served: Silver Dollar Blueberry Pancakes with Lemon Yogurt

November8

Breakfast should make you happy.

I know that’s not always possible… sometimes you have to just grab something and GO!

During the week, I know it’s pretty difficult to make a “happy breakfast.” But finding the time, especially on weekends, to prepare something really delicious might be easier, and the results can be amazing.

Like these Silver Dollar Pancakes.

A lot of people settle for toaster-made pancakes because the homemade version seems too time consuming and, well, messy. But that’s why you do it when you have a little bit of time, so you’re not in a hurry and wind up making an even bigger mess.

The trickiest part for most people is making sure the temperature of the pan is “just right.” I always make a “test pancake” to make sure it is good to go. Honestly, sometimes I have to make several test pancakes, but I’m getting better at it. And that makes me happy.

Just like these pancakes. And, oh, by the way… they make the fam pretty happy, too!

 

 

Hi…
I’m Christina Chavez

I was a TV journalist for many years, but with a house full of kids I decided to come off the road, go to culinary school and follow my passion for cooking. Mama’s High Strung is all about food… everything from creative recipe ideas to some really cool kitchen gadgets and cooking tips. I live in Chicago, but I love to travel and write about my food discoveries! You can reach me by email: mamashighstrung@gmail.com