---
title: "Easy Vegan Cinnamon Apple Crisp with Golden Oat Crumble"
description: "Bake an easy vegan cinnamon apple crisp with golden oat topping in about an hour. Serves six, with simple ingredients and storage tips."
url: "https://1monthveganchallenge.com/vegan-cinnamon-apple-crisp-oat-crumble"
published: "2026-10-21T20:21:43Z"
categories: ["Vegan Recipes"]
---

# Easy Vegan Cinnamon Apple Crisp with Golden Oat Crumble

A cozy vegan apple crisp with tender cinnamon apples and a buttery oat crumble. Simple pantry ingredients, clear steps and make-ahead tips.

![A portion of golden-brown apple crumble with a creamy topping served on a plate](https://1monthveganchallenge.com/assets/uploads/c482b4dff2fcf5dbde54c8d4a3c175d5.jpg)

**Summary:**

Warm cinnamon apples baked beneath a crisp oat topping. This easy vegan dessert serves six and uses affordable, everyday ingredients.

When apples are in season, this easy vegan cinnamon apple crisp is a lovely way to turn a handful of affordable pantry staples into a warm dessert. Tender, cinnamon-spiced apples bubble beneath a golden oat crumble that needs no pastry-making skills. Serve it just as it is, or add a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream.

## Recipe at a glance

- **Servings:** 6
- **Prep time:** 15 minutes
- **Cook time:** 35–40 minutes
- **Resting time:** 10 minutes
- **Total time:** About 60–65 minutes
- **Equipment:** 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish, two mixing bowls, knife, spoon or pastry cutter

## Ingredients

### For the cinnamon apples

- 5 medium apples (about 1¾ lb / 800 g before coring), peeled if preferred, cored and sliced about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick
- 2 tablespoons (25 g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- ⅛ teaspoon fine salt

### For the golden oat crumble

- ¾ cup (70 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (70 g) packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- 5 tablespoons (70 g) cold vegan butter, cut into small cubes

### Optional for serving

- Dairy-free vanilla ice cream or plain unsweetened plant-based yogurt

## How to make vegan apple crisp

### 1. Heat the oven and prepare the dish

Preheat your oven to **375°F (190°C)**. Lightly grease an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish with a little vegan butter or oil, or use a well-seasoned oven-safe dish.

### 2. Season the apples

Place the sliced apples in a large mixing bowl. Add the 2 tablespoons brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, optional nutmeg and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Toss until every slice is lightly coated. Spread the apples in the prepared dish, including any juices from the bowl.

### 3. Mix the dry crumble ingredients

In a second bowl, stir together the rolled oats, flour, ⅓ cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon salt.

### 4. Work in the vegan butter

Add the small cubes of cold vegan butter. Rub them into the oat mixture with your fingertips, or cut them in using a pastry cutter, until the topping looks like coarse crumbs with some pea-sized clumps. A few larger clusters are welcome: they bake up pleasantly crisp.

### 5. Add the topping

Scatter the crumble mixture evenly over the apples. Leave it loose instead of packing it down so steam can escape and the topping turns golden.

### 6. Bake until bubbly and tender

Bake on the middle rack for **35–40 minutes**, until the topping is golden, the filling visibly bubbles around the edges and an apple slice is tender when pierced with a knife. If the topping browns before the apples soften, cover the dish loosely with foil for the final 5–10 minutes.

### 7. Rest, then serve

Let the crisp stand for **10 minutes** so the hot fruit juices thicken slightly. Spoon into six bowls and enjoy warm, with an optional scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream or plant-based yogurt.

## Practical tips and swaps

- **Choose apples you enjoy eating.** A mix of tart Granny Smith and sweet, firm apples such as Honeycrisp gives a balanced flavor and keeps some texture. Very soft apples may turn more saucy.
- **Save prep time.** Leave the apple peels on for less work and less waste; slice the fruit thinly so it softens evenly.
- **Keep it budget-friendly.** Store-brand rolled oats, seasonal apples and pantry cinnamon all work well. You do not need any specialty vegan baking mix.
- **Make it gluten-free.** Use certified gluten-free rolled oats and a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend in place of the regular flour.
- **Replace the vegan butter.** Use 5 tablespoons (about 65 g) firm refined coconut oil, cutting it into the dry ingredients in the same way. Unrefined coconut oil will add coconut flavor.
- **Try pears.** Replace up to two apples with firm pears, keeping the total prepared fruit amount approximately the same.
- **Adjust sweetness after tasting an apple.** Especially sweet apples may need slightly less brown sugar in the filling, while tart varieties benefit from the full amount.

## Storage and reheating

Once cool, cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to **3 days**. For a crisper topping, reheat individual portions in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 10–15 minutes, until hot. A microwave also works, though the crumble will be softer. Keep dairy-free ice cream separate and add it just before serving.

*Featured photo is a serving illustration of apple crumble with a creamy topping; use dairy-free ice cream or yogurt to keep your serving vegan.*