Apple Crisp Recipe Without Oats

If you're looking for the best apple crisp recipe that's made without oats this is it! It's made with tart green apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a delicious crumbly topping. And the best part is that this easy apple crisp recipe takes just minutes to prepare!

Why This Recipe Works

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! 

Family favorite. Anyone who loves apples will be obsessed with this homemade apple crisp without oats. Kids and adults always rave over how good it is! 

Best apple dessert. Apple pie is delicious, but this easy apple crisp tastes even better!

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

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

2. Make the filling: 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.

3. Make the topping: 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.

4. Bake the crisp: 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!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Use cold butter for the best apple crisp topping texture.
• Use golden delicious apples or granny smith apples for the best results. 
• Make sure to evenly distribute the crumbly topping on the apples.
• Drizzle melted butter on top of the no oats apple crisp for more flavor. 

How To Store The 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.

FAQS About This Apple Crisp Recipe Without Oats

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 type of apples are best for apple crisp?

The best apples for apple crisp are Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Golden Delicious. You can use any of them, it really depends on what flavor you want your crisp to have.

What To Serve Alongside Apple Crisp

As good as this oat free apple crisp will taste on its own, you can also pair it with a little something extra for an elevated flavor.

Here are some ideas:

• Vanilla ice cream
• Caramel sauce
• Fresh whipped cream
• Powdered sugar
• Candied pecans
• A drizzle of maple syrup

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