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This homemade apple crumble with no oats is a yummy cozy classic that is perfect for fall. It’s nostalgic, warm-spiced, and so easy to make. It can be made with regular dairy butter or dairy free!

Overhead view of a serving of apple crumble in a white ceramic bowl topped with two generous scoops of vanilla ice cream, surrounded by fresh apples and a small dish of cinnamon

There is nothing that screams fall and the holidays to me more than an apple crisp. But while my apple blueberry crisp has a topping with oats, this is an apple crisp recipe without oats! Don’t worry though – I promise the topping is just as good.

This recipe is unbelievably easy to throw together – I swear the hardest part is just chopping up all the apples! The juicy apple filling smells SO good before you even take the apple crumble out of the oven and it has what I consider the perfect filling to topping ratio.

This apple crumble without oatmeal is an excellent way to use up a lot of apples, since it uses around 6 apples. It’s also an ideal dessert to bring to Thanksgiving and serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Close-up of a spoonful of apple crumble with juicy cinnamon apple pieces and crumble topping being lifted from a serving bowl topped with melting vanilla ice cream

The Best Apples To Use

I tested this recipe with a variety of different kinds of apples, and while many are similar, there are a few key differences.

Sweetness: Some apples are more tart and less sweet than others. That being said, it is totally up to your preference whether you’d like your apple crisp on the sweeter side or the less sweet side. If you want it less sweet, use Granny Smith apples as they are the most tart option.

Crispiness: In my recipe testing process I found that softer apples, like Red Delicious and even some MacIntosh apples, got too mushy when baked. It is much better to use a firmer, crispier apple like Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Pink Lady.

Ingredient Notes

Flat lay of apple crumble ingredients including diced apples in a bowl, a whole red apple, flour, brown sugar, a stick of butter, salt, and cinnamon on a light blue tile surface
  • Apples: I tested this recipe with peeled apples and without peeling the apples and wasn’t able to detect a difference, so you can definitely leave the peel on if you want to save time!
  • Butter: This apple crumble has been tested with dairy (I like salted) butter and dairy free butter, so use whichever you prefer. If you want to make the crisp completely dairy free, serve it with dairy free vanilla ice cream or this easy homemade dairy free whipping cream!

How To Make This Apple Crumble

Diced red apples in a cream-colored bowl topped with brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon, before being tossed together for the filling

Chop up the apples and add filling ingredients.

Cinnamon-coated diced apples tossed together and spread in a green ceramic baking dish, ready to be topped with the crumble

Toss to combine!

Sandy cinnamon brown sugar crumble topping mixed to a crumbly texture in a cream-colored speckled bowl, with the cinnamon apple filling visible in the background

Make the crumble.

Freshly baked apple crumble with a golden cinnamon crumble topping in a green ceramic baking dish, surrounded by fresh red apples and a small dish of cinnamon

Sprinkle over top and bake!

lose-up of a spoon scooping into a baked apple crumble, showing the gooey cinnamon apple filling beneath the golden crumble topping

Recipe Developer Tip

  • This apple crumble without oats can be made in any kind of baking dish. I like to use a dish that is around 1.5 quarts and made of either ceramic or glass. The shape can vary – you can use oval, round, or rectangular.

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If you make this recipe, let me know how it went in the comments below, I’d love to hear from you! You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can check it out!

Baking FAQ

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You can get these answers and more in my frequently asked questions post!

Overhead view of a serving of apple crumble in a white ceramic bowl topped with two generous scoops of vanilla ice cream, surrounded by fresh apples and a small dish of cinnamon
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Easy Apple Crumble with No Oats

Gabby Kislanko
This homemade apple crumble with no oats is a yummy cozy classic that is perfect for fall. It's nostalgic, warm-spiced, and so easy to make. It can be made with regular dairy butter or dairy free!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
 

Apple Filling

  • 6 cups apples, chopped into 1"-2" cubes, or thinly sliced, (peeled or unpeeled)
  • ⅓ cup (67 g) light brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp (16 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, (optional)

Topping

  • 1½ cup (188 g) all purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150 g) light brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup (140 g) butter, softened, (regular or vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Apple Filling

  • Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
  • Add the chopped apples into the 1.5 quart baking dish you will use for baking (or a large bowl if preferred). Add brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Toss until evenly coated. If using a bowl, transfer the mixture to your baking dish.

Topping

  • In a medium bowl, add flour, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter. Use your hands, a fork, or a pastry cutter to mix everything together until it's fully combined.
  • Sprinkle the crisp mixture evenly over top of the apples. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the top is a light golden brown.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream (dairy free or regular). Enjoy!

Equipment

1 1.5 quart baking dish (or an 8 inch baking dish)

Notes

Apples: any variety works, but a firm, crisp apple is better than a soft mushy one like Red Delicious. Keep in mind that using a tart apple (like Granny Smith), will give you a less sweet apple crumble than a sweeter apple will.
Store covered in the fridge (up to 5 days) or at room temperature (up to 4 days). 
Calories: 423kcal, Carbohydrates: 65g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 368mg, Potassium: 99mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 39g, Vitamin A: 961IU, Vitamin C: 0.03mg, Calcium: 45mg, Iron: 2mg
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Photography by: Kelly at Bake & Bacon