Home » Blog » Course » Desserts » Apple Crisp Recipe Without OatsApple Crisp Recipe Without Oats Pin RecipeRate RecipePublished: Jun 28, 2022 · Modified: Aug 20, 2022 by Andrea + Stef · This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. This delicious apple crisp recipe without oats combines tender and juicy apples, a touch of cinnamon and a crumbly topping to make a perfect summer dessert. Jump to Recipe Warm, tender and slightly spiced apples come together with a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth streusel topping to make this beyond scrumptious apple crisp recipe without oats. Table of Contents WHAT IS APPLE CRISP?APPLE CRISP WITHOUT OATS INGREDIENTSINSTRUCTIONS RECOMMENDED TOOLSHOW TO MAKE AHEADTIPS FOR THE BEST APPLE CRISP RECIPE WITHOUT OATSSTORAGE TIPSMORE APPLE DESSERTSFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSApple Crisp Without Oats You can create this amazing oven baked dessert in only an hour, using household staples that you most likely already have at home. Top your apple crumble with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream and maybe even a drizzle of caramel sauce to make this summer and fall favorite simply to die for. WHAT IS APPLE CRISP? Apple crisp is an amazingly delicious and easy to make oven baked fruit dessert. It consists of a layer of sweetened and spiced apples that is topped with a streusel like topping. The terms apple crisp and apple crumble are often used to describe the same dish. However, there is usually a slight difference when it comes to the topping. Apple crisp toppings often contain oats or chopped nuts, while apple crumble is topped with a flour, sugar and butter mixture. ❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS APPLE CRISP RECIPE ✔️ it only uses basic household staples, no trip to the grocery store necessary ✔️ vegetarian comfort food that is ready in only an hour ✔️ great way to use up extra apples ✔️ fabulous summer and fall dessert topped with ice cream APPLE CRISP WITHOUT OATS INGREDIENTS This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this easy apple crisp recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below. You may have all of these apple crisp without oats ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts. Apples: We love using Granny Smith apples for this recipe, but you can substitute your favorite kind. We also recommend Honeycrisp apples, Pink Lady apples, Gala apples or Fuji apples. Sugars: We use a blend of white and brown sugar in this recipe. Brown sugar (you can use light or dark) adds a richer caramel flavor to your dessert. ButterLemon Juice: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor. The lemon juice keeps the apples from turning brown. Cinnamon: If you are big fan of cinnamon flavor you can also add an additional teaspoon to the topping. Nutmeg, cloves, allspice or cardamom are also spices that go well with apple desserts.Cornstarch: The addition of cornstarch makes sure that the juices will thicken after baking. Flour INSTRUCTIONS This section shows how to cook apple crumble without oats in the oven, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full instructions, nutritional information, to print the recipe or to have the recipe scaled to double or triple, see the recipe card below. PREPARE: Preheat the oven to 350°F, peel and slice the apples, then toss them with the lemon juice and put them into a baking dish. 🔴 TIP: Do not cut the apples too small, Peel the apples and cut them into similar sized pieces that are no smaller than ⅓” thick. Too small of slices will overcook. COMBINE SUGARS AND SPICES: Combine the sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon and melted butter in a bowl and blend well. MAKE TOPPING: In a bowl, combine all topping ingredients. Mix together using a pastry blender until the mixture is mostly tiny crumbles. 🔴 TIP: Add more cinnamon, If you enjoy a rich cinnamon flavor, you can add an additional 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the topping. ASSEMBLE: Toss the apples with the seasoning blend. Make sure all the apples are well coated. Then sprinkle evenly with the crumble topping. BAKE: Cook for 45 minutes until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown. 🔴 TIP: Make sure the topping isn’t getting too dark, In case your apple crisp is browning too fast, cover with aluminum foil until the apples are tender. SERVE: Let the apple crisp cool for 15-30 minutes before serving with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream. RECOMMENDED TOOLS Pastry blender – We recommend using a pastry blender as it combines the butter and flour mixture well without melting the butter. In case you don’t have one, you can also use two forks. HOW TO MAKE AHEAD While we recommend baking this insanely yummy apple crisp recipe without oats only shortly before serving, you can easily prepare its key elements ahead of time. First, you can prepare your apples, toss them with lemon juice, transfer them to an airtight container and store them in the fridge until ready to use. Additionally, you can prepare the seasoning mixture and the topping in two separate bowls, cover them with cling wrap and store them in the fridge until ready to assemble. TIPS FOR THE BEST APPLE CRISP RECIPE WITHOUT OATS Follow these tips to make the best apple crumble without oats. ✔️ Use fresh, crisp apples. We like to use Granny Smith apples but you can also use Honeycrisp or another good baking apple. ✔️ Don’t cut your apples too small. Peel the apples and cut them into pieces that are no smaller than ⅓” thick. Too small of slices will overcook. ✔️ Use a pastry blender or two forks to thoroughly blend together the topping to blend all the sugar and flour into the butter. ✔️ Do not overcook the apple crisp. Cook until the topping is beginning to brown and the apples are bubbling. STORAGE TIPS Refrigerate: Tightly cover any apple crisp leftovers with cling film and store in the refrigerator for up 4 days. For best flavor eat your apple crisp within the first 2 days after baking. Freeze: Transfer the completely cooled apple crisp into a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrosting: Defrost your apple crumble overnight in the fridge or on the counter for a couple of hours. If you prefer eating apple crisp slightly warm, pop it in the microwave for a couple of seconds before serving. MORE APPLE DESSERTS If you love this apple crisp recipe without oats you might also like our scrumptious Granny Smith Apple Pie, Caramel Apple Cheesecake Pies, Blackberry and Apple Crumble or Spiked Apple Cider. Stef’s Pumpkin Apple Muffins and Fried Apples are two other must-try recipes for apple lovers. Of course there is nothing greater than a melty scoop of vanilla ice cream on an apple dessert. Have you tried Andrea’s no-churn vanilla bean ice cream yet? It is simple, full of flavor and way better than any store bought ice cream. Caramel Apple Cheesecake Hand PiesApple and Blackberry CrumbleGranny Smith Apple PieSpiked Apple Cider FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS For perfect results every time, here are answers to the most common questions about cooking this easy vegetarian apple crisp recipe . What are the best apples for apple crisp? There are lots of different kinds of apples that make great apple crisp. It basically comes down to your personal preference. You want to choose apples that hold their shape during baking and don’t turn to complete mush. We used Granny Smith with this recipe, but Honeycrisp apples, Pink Lady apples, Golden Delicious apples or Fuji apples work great for apple crisp. Do I need to peel my apples? Even though we recommend going the extra mile and peeling the apples, you can also leave the peel on. It does not change the flavor of the apple crumble. It just gives it a slightly different texture. If you decide to leave the peel on, make sure you wash your apples thoroughly. What are the best toppings for apple crisp? Even before baking your apple crumble, you can add some chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans to the topping. We love topping baked apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and maybe even a drizzle of caramel sauce. 5 from 13 votes Apple Crisp Without Oats Author Andrea + Stef Course Dessert Cuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes minutes Cook Time 45 minutes minutes Total Time 1 hour hour Print Pin Rate 6 servings This delicious apple crisp recipe without oats combines tender and juicy apples, a touch of cinnamon and a crumbly topping to make a perfect summer dessert. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Equipmentknife and cutting boardmixing bowls8×8 inch baking dishpastry blender Ingredients 1x2x3xFilling Ingredients:▢ 4-5 large Granny Smith apples (about 6 cups)▢ 2 teaspoon white sugar▢ 2 tablespoon brown sugar▢ 1 tablespoon butter melted▢ 1 fresh lemon juiced▢ 1 teaspoon cinnamon▢ 1 teaspoon cornstarchTopping Ingredients:▢ ¾ cup all-purpose flour▢ ¾ cup granulated sugar▢ ½ cup softened butter not melted InstructionsPreheat the oven to 350°F.Peel, core and evenly slice the apples. Toss with lemon juice.Place the apples into a 8×8-inch baking dish. In a small bowl, combine white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, corn starch and toss with the melted butter. Set aside. To make the topping, in a small bowl, mix flour, sugar and butter together with a pastry blender until thoroughly mixed and in tiny crumbles. Toss the apples with the cinnamon mixture. Make sure they are all well coated. Spread the topping evenly over the apple mixture. Cook for 45 minutes until topping begins to brown and the apple mixture is bubbling. Remove from oven. Allow to cool for 15-30 minutes. Juices will thicken up.Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Notes If you love cinnamon, you can add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the topping mixture. Double the recipe to cook in a 9×13 pan. NutritionCalories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 547IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe PinShareTweet