Apple Crisp without Oats
This Easy Apple Crisp Recipe has a cinnamon spiced crumble topping without oats and a juicy tender apple filling. Enjoy warm with ice cream!
Equipment
- 9 inch Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
Streusel Topping
- 1 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
- Pinch Kosher Salt
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter , (cold)
- pinch oF salt
Filling
- 2 lbs Apples, (I used a mix oF granny smith apples and honeycrisp apples)
- 1 1/2 cups Apple Cider, (boiled down to 1/4 cup - see instructions)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- pinch oF salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add apple cider to a saucepan over high heat. Boil until the cider is reduced to a 1/4 cup, about 20-25 minutes. Pour into a heat safe container and allow it to cool.
- Grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet or 9x13 baking dish with butter.
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into bite sized chunks (about 1/4 inch slices) and place in a large bowl. Add lemon juice, vanilla extract, brown sugar, spices, apple cider concentrate (boiled cider from above), and cornstarch. Toss together to coat and add to your prepared baking dish.
- While the apples are sitting, Prepare the crisp topping by mixing together flour, cinnamon, and salt. Then add in the cold butter and pinch together (you can also use a pastry cutter or food processor) until crumbles begin to form and the butter is completely mixed into the flour.
- Sprinkle the crumbly topping on top of the apple mixture. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbly and soft. Allow the apple crisp to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pro Tips
Choose the Right Apples: Select apples that are firm and slightly tart for the best results. Varieties like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, or Braeburn work well because they hold their shape and provide a balance of sweet and tart flavors.
Use Cold Butter: Cut the cold butter into small cubes and incorporate it into the topping mixture until you have coarse crumbs. This helps create that sought-after crumbly texture.
Rest Before Serving: Allow the apple crisp to rest for a few minutes after taking it out of the oven. This helps the flavors meld and prevents you from burning your tongue on hot apples.
Serve with Toppings: Apple crisp is delicious on its own, but you can also serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat.
Variations
Add maple syrup!
Mixed Fruit Crisp: Combine apples with other fruits like pears, berries, or peaches to create a mixed fruit crisp. The combination of different fruits adds complexity to the flavor.
Caramel Apple Crisp: Drizzle caramel sauce over the apple filling before adding the topping. This creates a gooey, caramelized layer that pairs wonderfully with the apples.
Gluten-Free Apple Crisp: Use gluten-free flour and a gluten-free granola for the topping to make a delicious gluten-free version of apple crisp.
Vegan Apple Crisp: Substitute plant-based butter (like coconut oil) and non-dairy milk (such as almond or soy milk) for a vegan-friendly apple crisp. Ensure the granulated sugar is also vegan-friendly if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal, Carbohydrates: 68g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 104mg, Potassium: 240mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 45g, Vitamin A: 420IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 53mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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