This delicious Apple Crisp Without Oats recipe is a vegan and gluten-free take on a timeless classic. With a crumb topping that’s easy and quick to prepare and full of flavors from brown sugar and cinnamon, this makes for an irresistible fall dessert!

One of the best things about fall is that it’s apple season! The key to this recipe is that there are no oats in the topping, just flour, brown sugar and pecans. Oats are great, but sometimes a simple streusel-like crumb texture is nice to have. Not only is this delicious recipe easy to prepare, but it’s also made with simple ingredients. Most of which are pantry staples!

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE APPLE CRISP WITHOUT OATS

Apples – Get apples that are best for baking. I used gala apples this time, but honeycrisp or good ol’ granny smith apples will work perfectly too!

Brown Sugar / Cinnamon – Brown sugar and cinnamon adds incredible flavor and aroma to this recipe. Wouldn’t be the same without it!

Pecans/Walnuts – Chopped nuts like walnuts and pecans adds a perfect crispness to the topping. You can also add raisins or dried cranberries.

Gluten-Free Flour – I use Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour, though if you’re not gluten-free, you can easily sub all purpose flour for the gluten-free flour in this recipe.

ADJUST THIS APPLE CRISP WITHOUT OATS RECIPE TO YOUR DIET

Add Gluten: Use all purpose flour instead of gluten-free flour in this recipe.

Add Dairy: Use regular butter in this recipe if not vegan or dairy-free.

TIPS FOR MAKING APPLE CRISP

Slice the apples fairly thin. Anywhere around 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thin will work perfectly in this recipe. Don’t overdo it though – you don’t want them falling apart during the baking process because they’re too thin.

Substitute pears for apples. If you want to try something different, or if you just aren’t a fan of apples, pears are a great substitute.

While this dessert is pretty sweet in and of itself, I love adding a scoop of ice cream on top. It makes an amazing addition to the cinnamon/brown sugar flavor.

Apple Crisp Recipe Without Oats (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

5 from 1 vote

Recipe by Samantha Course: DessertsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Total time

hour

Ingredients

For the apples:
4-5 Apples, chopped
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the crumb topping:
1 cup all purpose flour (I used gluten-free)
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup butter, softened (I used vegan butter)

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
Add all apple ingredients to a large bowl, toss until apples are evenly coated, and transfer to a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Mix all crumb topping ingredients together in the same bowl as before and sprinkle over the top of the apple mixture.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Recipe Video

Notes

Storage: You can keep it on the counter for a few days or in the fridge for 4-5 days. It’s also freezer-friendly – you can store it in an airtight container for 3-4 months (although this may affect the texture of the topping).
You can easily reheat a small dish in the microwave, however, if you want to reheat the entire pan, heat in the oven at 350°F for approximately 10-12 minutes.

crumb topping

Vegan Apple Crisp Without Oats Recipe (Gluten-Free)