Easy Apple Crisp Recipe without Oatmeal

As the days grow shorter, the nights become longer and cozier, and the crisp air settles in, it's a sure sign that apple season will guide us through the chillier months.

To celebrate, I’m excited to share my delightful apple crisp recipe without oatmeal with you—it's quick and easy to whip up and pairs perfectly with a scoop of tangy sour cream ice cream. 

This apple crisp is a hit for Thanksgiving and a sumptuous addition to any Christmas menu. It’s also perfect for a hearty meal in the fall and winter months. With a warm, spiced apple filling and a buttery, crunchy topping, this dessert is a comforting favorite that everyone will love.

So, let’s embrace the magic of fall with this comforting treat! Ready? Let’s get started!

🍏 Don't forget! September 21st is International Eat an Apple Day! 🍎

🥘 Ingredients

For the Apple Filling

Apples – Opt for large, slightly tart apples to balance the sweetness of the topping. Varieties like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn work wonderfully because they hold their shape well when baked and have a nice, tangy flavor that complements the sweetness of the crumble.

Brown Sugar – Adds a rich, caramel-like sweetness to both the apple filling and the crumble topping. Light or dark brown sugar can be used, but dark brown sugar will give a deeper flavor.

Cinnamon enhances the natural flavor of the apples. For the most robust flavor, use freshly ground Ceylon cinnamon, which hardly contains any Curamine.

For the Crumble Topping

All-Purpose Flour – Provides the structure for the crumble topping.

Butter, Softened – Soft butter is easier to mix into the crumble topping, helping to create those perfect, buttery clumps. If you forget to soften your butter in advance, you can quickly microwave it for a few seconds but be careful not to melt it completely.

Brown Sugar – Adds sweetness and helps the topping crisp up nicely. Like in the filling, using dark brown sugar here adds more depth and a slight molasses flavor.

Salt – Use fine sea salt for even distribution throughout the crumble.

See the recipe card for quantities.

🔪 Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 175°C (347°F).

Step 2: Wash, peel, and thinly slice the apples. Arrange them in an even layer in a casserole.

Step 3: Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together. Sprinkle half of this mixture over the apples.

Step 4: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, additional brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Knead the ingredients with your hands or use a mixer until they form a crumbly dough.

Step 5: Distribute the crumble topping over the apples. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon and sugar mixture on top.

Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.

Step 7: Serve warm with a scoop of sour cream ice cream. If you don’t have sour cream ice cream, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream also pairs nicely.

🍽 Equipment

• Cutting board & sharp knife
• Mixing bowls
• Optional: Kitchen machine
• Casserole

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📖 Recipe

Easy Apple Crisp

Nora

This easy apple crisp combines tender, spiced apples with a buttery, crunchy topping, making it the perfect cozy dessert for fall and winter. Serve it warm with sour cream ice cream or vanilla ice cream for an irresistible treat.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Baking Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Sweet main course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 245 kcal

Equipment

• Cutting board & Sharp knife
• Mixing bowls
• Kitchen machine optional
• Casserole

Ingredients

 

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For the apple filling

• 3 Apples large, tart ones will do the trick
• 2-3 tablespoon Brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon Cinnamon

For the crumble topping

• ½ cup AP Flour 1.76 oz
• 2 ½ tablespoon Butter soft
• 2 ½ tablespoon Brown Sugar
• 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 175°C (347°F).
• Wash, peel, and slice the 3 Apples. Layer them evenly in a baking dish.
  3 Apples
• Mix 2-3 tablespoon Brown sugar and ½ teaspoon Cinnamon together. Sprinkle half over the apples.
  2-3 tablespoon Brown sugar, ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
• In a bowl, combine ½ cup AP Flour, 2 ½ tablespoon Butter, 2 ½ tablespoon Brown Sugar, and 1 pinch Salt. Knead into a crumbly dough with your hands or a mixer.
  ½ cup AP Flour, 2 ½ tablespoon Butter, 2 ½ tablespoon Brown Sugar, 1 pinch Salt
• Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the apples. Top with remaining cinnamon and sugar mixture.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until apples are soft and topping is golden.
• Serve warm with sour cream ice cream. Alternatively, use whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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Keyword apple casserole, Apple crisp, apple crisp without oatmeal

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Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

⛑️ Food Safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

For further information, check Safe Food Handling - FDA.