Apple Crisp Without Oats
This delectable Apple Crisp Without Oats recipe is topped with a crispy, sweet, cinnamon crumble, for a classic homemade warm dessert.
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 5 apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- A pinch of salt
For the topping:
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup butter cold and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish or individual ramekins.
For the filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, lemon juice, vanilla extract, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Toss the mixture until the apples are evenly coated.
- Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
For the topping:
- In a separate bowl, prepare the topping by combining the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cold butter pieces, and ground cinnamon. Use your fingers to incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown, and the apples are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.