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Crispy, cozy, and packed with cinnamon spice—this vegan apple crisp is basically autumn in dessert form. With a golden oat topping and gooey, caramelized apples, it’s perfect for enjoying alongside apple cider and ice cream. Bonus? It’s ridiculously easy to make (only 15 minutes of prep!).

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The Only Crisp Recipe You Need

Got a mountain of apples from your annual orchard trip? Happens to the best of us. Sure, you could snack on them one by one (but let’s be real, that would take forever). Or, you could turn them into something warm, caramel-y, and downright irresistible.

Enter: vegan apple crisp. This dish is the perfect way to use up seasonal produce! Just a few apple slices, a simple oat topping, and some cozy spices stand between you and the dreamiest fall dessert you can imagine.

When paired with apple cider and a spoonful of dairy-free vanilla ice cream, this crisp recipe is… how do I put it? Pure magic, friends. Seriously, there’s nothing better than the contrast of cinnamon-spiced apples and cool, creamy ice cream.

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Grab These Ingredients

Other than fresh, seasonal apples, this vegan apple crisp keeps things simple with pantry staples! Jump down to the recipe card for exact measurements.

  • Apple Layer: We’ll start with a blend of tart and sweet apples (this is key to achieving the perfect crisp). I like to use Granny Smith, McIntosh, or Pink Lady for the tart, and Honey Crisp, Fuji, or Ambrosia for the sweet. If you only have one variety, don’t worry—it’ll still be delicious!
  • Apple Coating: To bring out the natural sweetness of the apples, we’ll toss them with brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon. A pinch of nutmeg, cloves, and/or ginger takes the cozy factor to the next level, giving this crisp that signature fall flavor.
  • Crisp Topping: This golden, buttery layer comes together with oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. And a little plant-based butter binds it all together. (Pro tip: use old-fashioned rolled oats instead of quick oats for the best texture here!)
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Making This Crisp Is A Breeze

This vegan apple crisp is deceptively easy—just toss, sprinkle, and bake! Jump to the recipe card for the full printable recipe.

Step 1: Prep The Apples
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel and quarter the apples, removing the tough core and seeds. Then, chop them into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, toss the apples with the coating ingredients.

A casserole dish filled with 6 apples
Mix tart and sweet apples for the best flavor balance!
A casserole dish filled with cubed apples, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon
 Don’t skimp on the spices! Nutmeg, ginger, and cloves are optional but really take this over the edge (I highly recommend adding at least one).

Step 2: Create The Crisp
In a separate bowl, stir the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut the butter into cubes and cut it into the flour mixture.

A clear glass bowl filled with all of the crisp ingredients: flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and unsalted plant-based butter
Use a pastry cutter, 2 forks, or your fingers to work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse, pea-sized crumbs.

Step 3: Assemble And Bake
Assemble and bake the dish for 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the sides are bubbling. Serve warm, topped with your favorite ice cream!

A casserole dish filled with vegan apple crisp
Let your apple crisp rest for about 10 minutes before serving—this helps the filling thicken up perfectly.

Make It Ahead

To make this vegan apple crisp ahead of time, prepare the apple mixture and the oats mixture, storing them separately until ready to assemble and bake. Best if assembled within a day!

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A plate of vegan apple crisp with ice cream on a red background, accompanied by two glasses of cider, apple slices, and an ice cream scoop.
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Easy Vegan Apple Crisp Recipe

5 from 1 rating
By: Sarah Bond
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 1 hour
Servings: 6 large servings
Crispy, cozy, and packed with cinnamon spice—this vegan apple crisp is basically autumn in dessert form. With a golden oat topping and gooey, caramelized apples, it’s perfect for enjoying alongside apple cider and ice cream. Bonus? It’s ridiculously easy to make (only 15 minutes of prep!).

Ingredients 

Apples

  • 3 tart apples, like Granny Smith, McIntosh, or Pink Lady
  • 3 sweet apples, like Honey Crisp, Fuji, or Ambrosia
  • ½ cup brown sugar, 100 g
  • ¼ cup flour, 30 g
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice, 15 mL
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Optional: pinch of ground nutmeg, ground cloves, or ground ginger

Crisp

  • 1 cup flour, 120 g
  • 1 cup rolled oats, aka old fashioned oats
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar, 15 g
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup cold unsalted plant-based butter, 115 g
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Instructions 

  • Apples: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel and quarter the apples, removing the tough core and seeds, Chop into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, toss apples together with remaining "Apple" ingredients.
    Chopped green apples, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon create a delicious vegan apple crisp, beautifully arranged in a white dish against a red background.
  • Crisp: In a separate bowl, stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut the butter into cubes, then add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter, 2 forks, or your fingers to work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse pea-sized crumbs.
    A glass bowl holds flour, oats, brown sugar, and cubed butter against an orange backdrop, ready to transform into a delectable vegan apple crisp.
  • Assemble: Spoon apple mixture into a baking dish and top with oat mixture.
    A white baking dish on a red surface, partially filled with diced apples and a vegan apple crisp oat crumble mixture. Nearby, a mixing bowl with extra crumble and a pastry cutter.
  • Bake: Bake for 45 minutes, or until top is golden brown and sides are bubbling. Serve warm, topped with your favorite plant-based ice cream.
    A plate with vegan apple crisp and a scoop of vanilla ice cream rests on a red surface. A fork and a slice of apple are beside it, while two glasses of juice linger in the background.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 to 7 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1large serving | Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 83.1g | Protein: 5.3g | Fat: 16.9g | Saturated Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 7.9g | Sugar: 45.7g | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.

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  1. Vicki Olds says:

    5 stars
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    I am SO happy to have discovered lifeEATlearn.com. The further I peruse, the more I’m confident that your foodie, vegan recipie emissions shall ‘change my live’ in the right “creative, healthy cooking” foodie-person I aim to become (albeit I’m already a very good, clean-health foods cook)!

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    1. Sarah Bond says:

      I’m so happy you found us, Vicki! Happy eating! 😀