Quinoa Flakes Can Replace Oatmeal in Gluten Free Apple Crumble Recipe
by Melissa Olson - October 6th, 2009.Filed under: Gluten Free Recipes, gluten free diet.
Gluten Free Apple Crumble
Most people who can not eat gluten are safe to eat oats….however, a small percentage of people still develop intolerance symptoms when consuming oats because the protein in oats is similar in structure to gluten. (See my previous post on this subject). But when simple recipes like apple crumble call for old-fashioned rolled oats as an ingredient for the topping, it’s just not as satisfying if you leave the oats out! So here is a simple ingredient replacement to try: Quinoa Flakes. I got mine at my local PCC (a healthfood co-op here in the Greater Seattle area) for $6.69 (expensive yes, but it lasts a long time!)
So here is a gluten free makeover version of Martha Stewart’s Apple-Cranberry Crumble:
1 1/2 pounds apples (about 3 medium), peeled and cored
1/2 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
4 Tbsp cold butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup pecan halves (2 oz), coarsely chopped
1/4 cup gluten free all-purpose flour (ie. Bob’s Red Mill)
1/4 cup quinoa flakes
3 Tbsp packed brown sugar
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Quarter apples, then thinly slice. Toss in a large bowl with cranberries, sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
2. Butter an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish. Mix pecans, flour, quinoa flakes, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until combined. Work in butter with your fingertips until topping is crumbly, with pea-size chunks.
3. Spread apple mixture in prepared dish; sprinkle with topping. Bake until filling is bubbling and topping is golden brown, 23 to 30 minutes. Let cool before serving.
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