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Easy Apple Crisp Without Oats For A Simple Dessert
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Easy Apple Crisp Without Oats

This comforting classic features tender Granny Smith apples tossed in cinnamon and sugar, topped with a buttery, shortbread-like flour streusel. By omitting the traditional oats, this nut-free and oat-free dessert achieves a perfect golden-brown, crispy crust that contrasts beautifully with the warm, softened fruit base. It is a reliable, simple home-style treat perfect for any gathering and requires no complex equipment.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Easy No Bake Treats
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples into uniform half-inch pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, toss apple slices with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
  4. Spread the apple mixture evenly into a greased nine-inch baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, remaining granulated sugar, and remaining cinnamon.
  6. Cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle the buttery topping evenly over the apple layer.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.

Notes

Ensure the butter is cold before cutting it into the flour to achieve the signature flaky, crisp topping. Serve warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of heavy cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.