Apple Crisp Recipe without oats
A classic warm and cinnamon-spiced apple crisp made without oats, featuring a buttery crumble topping for the perfect cozy fall dessert.
This classic apple crisp recipe is made without oats, and the buttery, crumbly topping literally melts in your mouth. The soft apples baked until tender with the warm cinnamon spice and golden crispy topping is a nostalgic autumn comfort. It does not have the chewiness of a traditional oat crisp but is crunchy, buttery, and delicious..
This recipe is so simple to prepare, made with everyday pantry staples, takes no time at all to bake, and is absolutely perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. From holiday dinners to wanting a warm and fulfilling dessert to needing a dessert that will feed the masses, you can never go wrong with this timeless oat-free apple crisp recipe that screams autumn and fills your house with the scent of cinnamon-flavored baking apples. This is perfect for all your fall parties, Thanksgiving, or any other comfort-eating event!
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour.
Transfer apple mixture to a baking dish.
In another bowl, combine flour, sugars, salt, and cinnamon.
Add cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or fingers to mix until crumbly.
Sprinkle crumble mixture evenly over apples.
Bake for 40–45 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
Let cool slightly and serve warm — ideally with vanilla ice cream!
Note
For extra crispiness: chill topping 10 minutes before baking
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes — substitute with gluten-free 1:1 baking flour.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Yes — assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
What apples work best?
Tart and firm apples like Granny Smith are ideal, but Honeycrisp or a mix works well too.
Can I freeze it?
Yes — freeze before baking for up to 3 months. Bake frozen + add 10-15 extra minutes.
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