Go Back
–+ servings
Apple crisp with scoop of vanilla ice cream on a white and gold plate.

The Best Vegan Apple Crumble

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Tracy Halasz

Ingredients

Apple Filling

  • 6 cups apples, granny smith (5-8 apples) ~2 ½ pounds
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 ½ tablespoons flour or cornstarch
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon (to taste)
  • pinch salt

Vegan Crumble Topping

  • ½ cup non-dairy butter (melted)
  • ¾ cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup flour (ap, oat or gluten-free)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, loose pack*
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º F with rack in middle position.
    Butter a 10X6" oval or rectangle dish, 9x9" square baking pan (~2 quarts oven safe pan) on the bottom and sides.

Cinnamon Apple Filling

  • Peel, core, and cut apples into ~½" cubes or slices and place in a large mixing bowl.
  • Toss the apples with the lemon juice. Sprinkle the flour (cornstarch), cinnamon, sugar, and a pinch of salt over the apples. Toss together until the apples are coated with sticky syrup.
  • Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Crumble Topping

  • Melt the butter.
  • Measure topping ingredients into a bowl. Pour in the melted butter. Using a fork or your hands, mix the ingredients together until clumps form and all the flour is moist.*Pro Tip: don't break up all the clumps into small pieces, a variety of sizes creates the crumble texture.
  • Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples. Place in the oven until golden brown and bubbling. This will take ~35-45 minutes depending on the type of apple, how large the dice is, and your oven temperature.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes while the apple filling sets, then serve warm with vegan ice cream or dairy-free whipped cream and vegan salted caramel sauce.

Notes

Apple dice: If you prefer a softer, more tender apple crisp, cut the apple pieces smaller, use a softer apple variety or cook for longer. If you enjoy apple crisp with more texture (as we do), choose a firmer apple or cut the pieces larger. Play around with the variety of apple, size of apple pieces, and bake time to suit your preference. 
How to tell when the apple crisp is ready: When the filling is bubbling up along the sides, the top is crispy and turning golden, and the apples are fork tender (soft but not mushy), it's ready.
Vegan salted caramel: Try this easy caramel recipe. It stores well in the fridge for a couple weeks and is delicious as a drizzle or dip.
Storing: Once cool, cover the apple crumble and store in the fridge for up to a week.