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    Meals » Recipes » Desserts

    Cinnamon Apple Crisp Without Oats

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Sep 7, 2023 by Dee

    Cinnamon Apple Crisp without Oats is one of the best apple desserts for fall. This easy apple crisp recipe is made with Granny Smith apples, brown sugar and plenty of cinnamon, and it's even better when topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce! via @meamel

    Cinnamon Apple Crisp Without Oats is the best apple crisp recipe with a crisp topping and no oats. An easy recipe for a classic fall dessert and one of the best desserts for fall. Made with Granny Smith apples, brown sugar and plenty of cinnamon, it's even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce!

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    • Easy Apple Crisp Recipe
    • Best Apples for Baked Desserts
    • Apple Crisp Ingredients
    • How to Make Apple Crisp without Oats
    • Recipe Variations
    • How to Store Leftovers
    • Expert Tips
    • More Apple Desserts to Love
    • Recipe
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    Easy Apple Crisp Recipe

    One of the best things about fall is that it's apple season. Everyone in my family loves apples in just about any form, but we especially enjoy eating them when they've been baked to perfection in a sweet and juicy apple crisp.

    It's funny but I had never even heard of this simple fall dessert until I got married. Growing up, my favorite apple recipes were apple pies and caramel apples, and lots of applesauce.

    But the Hubs' mom always made this classic apple crisp without oats recipe after the family trip to the apple orchard.

    So, a lot of apple crisps are made with oats. Actually, it seems like almost everyone else uses oats in their homemade apple crisp recipes. The Pioneer Woman's apple crisp is one of the few recipes for apple crisp without oats that I have seen.

    This easy apple crisp recipe is made without oats, and it's incredibly simple to make -- easier than apple pie! You get an apple crumble topping that crisps up nicely while baking without oatmeal.

    Anyway, like I said, this easy dessert is basically Grandma's recipe for old fashioned apple crisp, except that I  like to add a bit more cinnamon when I make it. That's why I call this tasty version Cinnamon Apple Crisp.

    Best Apples for Baked Desserts

    I always use Granny Smith apples when baking or making sweet apple desserts. You get a nice balance of tart and sweet.

    Plus, these tart apples are firm enough to hold up well when baked. If you want a slightly different taste, try honey crisp, golden delicious, gala or pink lady apples.

    Apple Crisp Ingredients

    Not only is this delicious recipe easy to prepare, but it's also made with simple ingredients. Most of these are pantry staples!

    • Granny Smith apples -- the best apples for baking
    • White sugar -- for sweetness
    • Brown sugar -- for added sweetness and flavor
    • All purpose flour -- for the streusel topping
    • Cinnamon -- for that fall flavor
    • Lemon juice -- to prevent fresh apples from browning
    • Butter -- I use salted butter, but unsalted butter is fine

    How to Make Apple Crisp without Oats

    mix apples for cinnamon apple crisp

    First, you wash, peel, core and cut the apples into thin slices. I'm not the best apple peeler in the world, but it's fine if there are some peels left on.

    Next, place the sliced apples into a prepared baking dish. A 9 x 13-inch pan is perfect! Then, pour the lemon juice over the apples, so they don't brown.

    Mix the sugars and cinnamon together, and sprinkle them over the apples. You can do this in the baking dish! Then, dot with butter.

    cut butter and flour to make apple crisp topping

    To make the crisp topping, mix the flour, sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl. next, cut the butter into the flour mixture with a knife, fork, pastry cutter or pastry blender.

    I use room temperature butter for best results in fruit crisp toppings -- not super cold butter or melted butter. It's easier to mix but still makes a crumbly topping.

    Next, lightly pat the topping over the cinnamon apple filling. Pop the apple crisp into the oven, bake it until the top is golden brown, and you're done! Super easy.

    add topping to cinnamon apple crisp

    Topping the warm apple crisp, or any fruit crisps, with a healthy scoop of vanilla ice cream really takes this simple dessert to the next level.

    If you serve this apple dessert while it's still warm, the scoop of ice cream melts into the crumbly topping and baked cinnamon apples, and makes it cool and creamy.

    The brown sugar in the apple filling gives this delicious fall dessert a hint of caramel flavor -- yum! You can also top the crisp with caramel syrup or maple syrup for one of the most comforting desserts ever!

    close up of apple crisp with ice cream

    Recipe Variations

    My recipe for apple crisp uses a little more cinnamon than most -- it's a personal preference. Reduce the cinnamon to 1 teaspoon and leave it out of the crunchy topping if you like.

    Use your favorite apple variety if you're not a fan of tart apples. Or use a combination of Granny Smith and sweeter apples.

    You can vary the fruit filling in this basic fruit crisp. Try my fresh peach crisp without oats!

    cinnamon apple crisp with vanilla ice cream

    How to Store Leftovers

    Store leftover apple crisp in an airtight container or cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, plastic wrap or a lid. You can keep it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or at room temperature for 2 days if it's cool enough in your house.

    For longer storage, you can freeze this delicious apple crisp for up to 3 months.

    We had this tasty cinnamon apple crisp for dessert last night, and today, there is just a tiny corner piece left. It's definitely a family favorite dessert around here! We think it's the best apple crisp recipe ever!

    Expert Tips

    Cut apple slices about ½ inch thick so that they cook evenly.

    Use a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or similarly sized shallow baking dish for best results.

    Don't flatten the topping down too much or you won't get those delicious crumbles.

    Allow the crisp to cool down slightly before serving. It is best served warm.

    More Apple Desserts to Love

    My apple pie dump cake or my caramel apple dump cake and slow cooker apple cobbler are all easy cobbler recipes. This skillet apple pie and my crescent roll apple dumplings, caramel apple nachos and baked caramel stuffed apples are easy versions of classic desserts. My caramel apple dip is perfect for parties!

    Recipe

    apple crisp without oats on a plate with vanilla ice cream on top

    Cinnamon Apple Crisp without Oats

    Published by Dee
    Cinnamon Apple Crisp Without Oats is the best apple crisp recipe with a crisp topping and no oats. An easy recipe for a classic fall dessert and one of the best desserts for fall. Made with Granny Smith apples, brown sugar and plenty of cinnamon, it's even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 to 8 servings
    Calories 482 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    for the filling

    • 7 large Granny Smith apples, washed, peeled, cored and sliced
    • 2 teaspoons white sugar
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • lemon juice from 1 lemon
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

    for the topping

    • 1 cup flour
    • 1 cup sugar
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ cup softened butter

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350.
    • Lightly grease a 9 X 13 baking dish.
    • Wash apples, then peel, core and slice them up about ½ inch thick
    • Arrange apples so that they cover the bottom of the pan and sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown.
    • Sprinkle with sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon, and mix well.
    • Cut the butter and arrange over the apple mixture.

    for the topping

    • Combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon in a medium-sized bowl.
    • Cut the butter into thin slices, and cut into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
    • Cover the apples with the topping, and pat down lightly.
    • Bake for 50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and apples are soft.

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    Notes

    You can use 7 large apples or about 10 small ones. There should be enough apples to cover the bottom of the baking dish. 
    Use room temperature butter, not super cold and not melted for best results.
    Allow to cool slightly before serving. Best served warm.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 155mgPotassium: 262mgFiber: 6gSugar: 59gVitamin A: 648IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    Recipe first published in 2014 and last updated in 2023.

    cinnamon apple crisp on a white plate with vanilla ice cream

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    1. Paula says

      October 03, 2018 at 9:30 am

      Yes, please. I could eat the whole thing

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 03, 2018 at 7:19 pm

        I know. It's so tempting, isn't it?!

    2. Meghan says

      October 03, 2018 at 7:15 am

      This is all I want to eat right now! Is it ok to have it for breakfast...? 😉

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 03, 2018 at 7:17 pm

        It's got apples, so yes. At least, that's what I tell myself! 🙂

    3. Peggy says

      September 19, 2014 at 3:01 pm

      I asked my husband last night if I should make applesauce and he said no apple crisp! Thanks for the timely recipe and the ingredients so simple! I will make this today!

      Reply
    4. Pam @ over50feeling40 says

      September 19, 2014 at 3:01 pm

      Autumn and Apple Crisp...YES! Thanks for sharing with the THURSDAY BLOG HOP!

      Reply
    5. Miz Helen says

      September 16, 2014 at 3:53 pm

      Hi Dee,
      I just love a great Apple Crisp and your Cinnamon Apple Crisp looks soooo good! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    6. Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine Lemon says

      September 16, 2014 at 1:16 am

      I bought apples yesterday. This looks like a good place to put them.

      Madonna
      MakeMineLemon

      Reply
    7. Dee M says

      September 15, 2014 at 5:14 pm

      Thanks a bunch for pinning, Katie -- and for hosting! 🙂

      Reply
    8. Dee M says

      September 15, 2014 at 5:14 pm

      Thanks so much, Erin. That's such a fun party! 🙂

      Reply
    9. Dee M says

      September 15, 2014 at 5:13 pm

      I so wish we had an apple orchard close by -- would love to go apple picking!

      Reply
    10. Erin Thomas says

      September 15, 2014 at 3:11 pm

      Looks great- I always love finding new apple recipes. PInned it. Found your blog on the Best of the Weekend link party and started following on Google +.

      Erin
      http://theeveryday-mom.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    11. Katie @ Creatively Living says

      September 15, 2014 at 3:11 pm

      Yumm! Pinning to our Monday Funday board. Thanks for linking it up!

      Reply
    12. Michelle Nahom says

      September 14, 2014 at 4:04 am

      Looks delicious! I love apple season...there is nothing like apples fresh off the tree. We try to go apple picking every year. Thanks for sharing the recipe with us at Foodie Fridays!

      Reply
    13. Dee M says

      September 10, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks so much, Maria! Apple picking sounds like a lot of fun. 🙂

      Reply
    14. Maria says

      September 10, 2014 at 3:59 pm

      Your apple crisp looks wonderful! One of my favorite fall desserts, I can't wait to go apple picking so I can make one! Yours looks delicious!

      Reply
    15. Dee M says

      September 10, 2014 at 1:34 am

      Thanks for the pin, Stephanie. My family loved the recipe! 🙂

      Reply
    16. Stephanie Jackson says

      September 10, 2014 at 1:23 am

      I love apple crisp. Can't wait to try your recipe. Pinning!

      Reply
    17. Dee M says

      September 09, 2014 at 4:47 am

      Thanks so much for sharing, Dorrie. I really appreciate it! 🙂

      Reply
    18. Dee M says

      September 09, 2014 at 4:45 am

      It's just slightly cooler here, but I couldn't wait! 🙂

      Reply
    19. Leslie says

      September 09, 2014 at 4:25 am

      Yummy! I can't wait for cooler fall weather to crank out desserts like these.

      Reply
    20. Dorrie Buccafusca says

      September 09, 2014 at 4:25 am

      Stopping by from the Twirl and Take a Bow Link party. I LOVE this!! Sharing over at Simple Southern Charm!

      Reply
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