Description

A simple, vegan fall apple crisp with a cinnamon oat crumble topping. This recipe uses a mix of tart and sweet apples for perfect texture and flavor, requiring minimal prep time and pantry staples.

Ingredients

Scale

6–7 medium apples (about 3 lbs), peeled and sliced into ¼-inch wedges (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
½ cup vegan butter, cold and cubed
2 tablespoons coconut oil (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with vegan butter or oil.
In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, apple cider, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly and let sit for 5 minutes.
In a medium bowl, whisk together rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Add cold cubed vegan butter and coconut oil to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or fingers to mix until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized chunks of butter.
Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples, ensuring edges are covered.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and juices are bubbling. Tent with foil after 30 minutes if browning too quickly.
Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken.

Notes

Use a mix of tart (Granny Smith) and sweet (Honeycrisp) apples for best flavor balance. Avoid Red Delicious as they turn to mush. Ensure vegan butter is cold to maintain crumble texture. Let the crisp cool for 15 minutes before serving to prevent a soupy bottom. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 28
Sodium: 150
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 52
Fiber: 4
Protein: 3

Keywords: vegan apple crisp, fall dessert, cinnamon oat crumble, gluten-free option, easy dessert, autumn recipes