Here is one of my all-time favorite desserts, my grandma and my mum used to make when I was little. The smell of the buttery crunchy crisps and cinnamon-flavored apple pieces in my Grandma’s best apple crisp recipe without oats will always remind me of my childhood.
You read correctly, this apple crisp recipe is made without oats. Instead, there is an ingredient you might not expect. I will tell you all about it a bit later.
Here are more delicious recipes with apples: My Authentic German Apple Cake Recipe, Apple Cake With Wafflebatter, and my easy Fresh Apple Cake Recipe – More Apples Than Dough.
The great thing about homemade apple crisp is that you can make it in no time at all. It is ready to be served in under 30 minutes of baking time.
Enjoy it as a light dessert, or with a serving of whipped cream and/or vanilla ice cream.
My preferred apples to use are Granny Smith because they are not too sweet and have a bit of a slightly sour taste. This is perfect when I marinate the apple pieces with some cinnamon sugar before putting them into the baking dish.
You can watch my step-by-step video tutorial here.
My Secret Ingredient For The Best Apple Crisp Without Oats
What makes my apple crisp recipe so special is my ‘secret’ ingredient that has been handed down from my grandma to me and my family.
In addition to flour, butter, and sugar, I am adding ground almonds to the crisp dough. It makes the crisps so flavorsome, and crunchy with a slightly nutty flavor.
You do have to try it and please let me know how you liked it.
Of course, you don’t need to add the ground almonds but I promise you, it will take this apple crisp recipe to another level.
Grandma’s Best Apple Crisp Recipe Without Oats
Now, let’s put your apron on, get those apples peeled and cut, and mix together our delicious apple crisp dough.
You will have a delicious fruity dessert ready in no time.
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Without further ado, check out the recipe for Grandma’s easy apple crisp recipe next.
Grandma’s Delicious And Easy Apple Crisp Recipe Without Oats
Equipment
- 2 bowls
Ingredients
- 5 to 6 apples ( I am using Granny Smith)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup ground almonds
- 125 grams (4oz) butter plus a little bit extra for greasing the baking dish
Cinnamon Sugar
- 5 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- First off, wash the apples and peel and core them.
- Cut the apples into chunky pieces.
- Put the apple pieces into a bowl and sprinkle over 2 tablespoon of cinnamon sugar. Mix well
- Set aside for later.
Making The Crisp
- Put the flour, sugar, ground almonds, and butter into a bowl.
- Mix well with your hands until combined. The mixture should be crumbly but not too dry.
- Generously grease a baking dish with butter.
- Fill with the apple pieces.
- Crumble over the crisp dough until it is well covered.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180 Degrees Celcius/350 Degrees Fahrenheit for around 30 minutes.
- Serve while still warm with ice cream and /or whipped cream. A drizzle with caramel or chocolate sauce would be lovely too.
