Apple Crisp Without Oats

If you've been wondering how to make apple crisp without oats, this recipe is just what you need! It's made with tart green apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a delicious crumbly topping. My favorite part is that this easy apple crisp recipe is simple to make, even if you've never tried making apple crisps before!

Why This Is The Best No Oats Apple Crisp Recipe

It's effortless to make. All you have to do is a little mixing, and then the oven will take care of the rest. This recipe should take you no more than 10 minutes to prepare! On top of that, the process is truly simple. So if you don't typically bake with apples, this recipe is a great place to start.

It's been a family favorite in my house. Anyone who loves apples will be obsessed with this homemade apple crisp without oats. Trust me, my friends and their kids are all obsessed with this fall dessert and my wife and I bring it to every fall get-together we have.

I think it's the best apple dessert. Now, I love myself some apple pie, but I honestly think this easy apple crisp tastes even better! The tender apples are balanced by the brown sugar crumble topping to create a flavor and texture I just can't resist. Paired with a hot cup of apple cider, it's just the best! 

Ingredients You'll Need

This easy apple crisp recipe is actually made with super simple ingredients that you probably have at home already.

If not, a quick trip to the grocery store is all you need, and you'll be good to go.

Here's what you'll need for the warm apple crisp filling:

• 4 Apples, sliced (I prefer Granny smith apples)
• 2 tbsp. Brown Sugar

And for the delicious topping:

• 1 cup Flour
• ¾ cup Brown Sugar
• 2 tbsp. Cornstarch
• 1 tbsp. Cinnamon Powder
• ½ tsp. Salt
• 1 tbsp. Lemon Juice
• 1 tbsp. Vanilla Extract
• 1 Stick of Unsalted Butter, cold and diced

Pretty common stuff, eh?

Now, since this recipe uses 4 apples my wife and I usually end up making it after we go apple picking in the fall. There's just nothing better than using some farm-fresh apples to make this crisp. But, you can use any store-bought apples that you want! I like using green apples for a slightly tart taste, but feel free to use any kind.

Oh, and if you've got some leftover apples that you don't know what to do with, give this fried apples recipe, apple butter recipe, or these apple empanadas a shot next! They're a great way to use up your extras.

How To Make Apple Crisp Without Oats

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and slice apples into any sized slices you want.

Grease a pie dish or baking dish with butter and arrange the apples on it. Add the brown sugar to the prepared baking dish and toss the apples with the brown sugar to coat them.

In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon powder, and salt. Add lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cubed butter to the bowl. Work it with a pastry cutter or your hands to mix the flour and the butter until you reach a sandy, crumbly texture.

Top the apples with the crumbly flour mixture and bake for 40 minutes or until the crunchy topping is golden brown. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, and enjoy!

Expert Tips To Make Perfect Apple Crisp

• Use cold butter for the best apple crisp topping texture.
• Use golden delicious apples or granny smith apples for the best texture. 
• Make sure to evenly distribute the crumbly topping on the apples so each bite has some of that delicious brown sugar goodness.
• Drizzle melted butter on top right after baking for more flavor. A rich buttery topping is to die for!

How To Store Apple Crisp

At room temperature: Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or a lid, or transfer the leftovers to an airtight container. Store for up to 2 days.

In the fridge: Transfer the leftovers to the fridge and keep them for up to 5 days.

In the freezer: To keep it longer, you can freeze apple crisp and store it for up to 3 months. Just make sure that it has cooled completely before freezing in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag.

Reheating: Put the leftovers back in a baking dish and warm in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until hot. Heat a single serving in a bowl in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

Apple Crisp Without Oats Recipe FAQS

What's the difference between apple crumble and apple crisp?

An apple crumble and apple crisp are essentially the same thing, except they have a slightly different topping texture.

Flour is the ingredient that will help bind everything else together and make for the best apple crisp crumble topping ever!

What can I serve with apple crisp?

I love serving it with vanilla ice cream with some caramel sauce, whipped cream, and chopped nuts on top. 

What apple is best for apple crisp?

I've found the best type of apple is either Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Golden Delicious. You can use any of them, it really depends on what flavor you want your crisp to have. Oh, and those apples work great for my apple puff pastry and apple bundt cake too.

More Dessert Recipes

If you liked this easy apple crisp recipe, we have a ton of other dessert recipes on the blog that I think you'll like too!

Here are some of my favorites:

• Pumpkin cream cheese bread
• Sweet Potato Cobbler
• Biscoff cheesecake
• Canned peach pie
• No bake cheesecake with cool whip
• Pumpkin ice cream
• Fried apple pies
• Gingerbread cookies without molasses
• Crack cake