This Peanut Butter Honey Apple Crisp is a delightful dessert that can be whipped up in minutes! Crisp apples are thinly sliced and tossed in a mixture of peanut butter and honey then covered with a cinnamon oatmeal topping!
Every single day I eat an apple dipped in peanut butter. Specifically, peanut butter mixed with honey. I love it. It is my favorite snack and it never gets old.
But because I buy copious amounts of apples, sometimes I have to find creative ways to cook with them before they go bad. That is exactly how I came up with my favorite Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Apples and this delicious Apple Pico De Gallo.
This time I opted to take my love of apples + peanut butter + honey and incorporate it into a warm and delicious apple crisp. Guess what? It was totally the right decision.
This is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without totally blowing your diet. For more fun fall recipes, check out this list of 20+ Easy Fall Desserts!
Ingredients for Peanut Butter Apple Crisp:
- Apples (I used Ambrosia, but Honeycrisp, McIntosh, or even Granny Smith would be great as well)
- Creamy peanut butter
- Honey
- Cinnamon
- Gluten free Old Fashioned Oats
- Gluten free Bisquick
- Brown sugar
- Butter
How do I make a gluten-free Apple Crisp?
This recipe is so easy. First I warmed the peanut butter and honey in the microwave to thin it out and make it easy to mix, then I tossed in the apple slices and half of the cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, I mixed the oats, bisquick, remaining cinnamon, and sugar for the topping. Once it was thoroughly combined, I cut in the butter to make it that perfect crumbly texture.
In the small pan, I added the peanut butter apple mixture and topped it with the sugary oat crumble. When it was finished baking, I topped both bowls with a scoop of ice cream!
Can I make a Peanut Butter Honey Apple Crisp ahead of time?
Yes! This is a fantastic dessert to have on hand in case of unexpected company! This crisp can be frozen uncooked or cooked. You can even prepare and freeze these in individual-sized portions if you wanted!
To freeze uncooked, assemble the crisp as instructed, but wrap the entire thing in at least two layers of aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
To freeze a cooked apple crisp, allow it to cool completely. Once cooled, wrap the entire crisp in at least two layers of aluminum foil or plastic wrap. This will also be fine in the freezer up to 6 months.
The easiest way to freeze individual portions is to assemble (and bake, if freezing after cooking) in an extra-large muffin tin or individual-sized ramekins.
How should I store and reheat this Apple Crisp?
This dish should be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge (up to 4 days) or in the freezer (up to 6 months).
To reheat, you can either microwave leftovers in 30-second increments until warmed throughout or bake (covered with foil to prevent too much browning) at 325 until warmed. The oven option takes longer, but it prevents the topping from getting soggy.
If you froze the apple crisp (before or after cooking), there’s no need to thaw! If uncooked, simply cook according to directions + 10 minutes. You may need to cover the top with foil for the last 10 minutes or so to prevent the top from getting too brown. You may need to add more or less time depending on how thinly you sliced the apples and whether you froze individual portions or the entire crisp.
If reheating a cooked crisp, simply follow the reheating instructions + add extra time. The amount of extra time needed depends on how thinly you sliced the apples and how large the portion is.
More Gluten-Free Fall Dessert Recipes:
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Caramel Smothered Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes
- Chocolate Almond Stuffed Baked Apples
- Homemade Easy Fig Bars
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spiced Apples
- Apple Pie Donuts
- Chocolate Covered Cherry Crisp
Prefer a lower-carb gluten-free treat? Here are some of my favorite keto fall desserts:
- Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
- Low-Carb Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
- Keto Butter Pecan Cheesecake
- Keto Butter Pecan Blondies
Peanut Butter Honey Apple Crisp
This Peanut Butter Honey Apple Crisp is a delightful dessert that can be whipped up in minutes!Â
Ingredients
- 2 Ambrosia apples, sliced
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (divided into halves)
- 1/4 cup gluten free Old Fashioned Oats
- 1/8 cup gluten free Bisquick
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- In a mixing bowl, warm your peanut butter and honey in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds. Stir mixture and add apple slices and 1/2 a teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Spay a small baking dish with cooking spray and place the apple mixture evenly in the dish.
- In a small bowl combine the oats, flour, sugar, and the remaining cinnamon. Mix well, then cut in the butter so the mixture is course and the butter is evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle the topping over the apples.
- Bake 30-40 minutes until the apples are tender. (Cooking time will depend on how thinly you slice the apples)
- Serve with ice cream.
Notes
You don't have to warm the peanut butter and honey if you don't want to--I just think this makes it easier to fully coat the apple slices.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1/4th crispAmount Per Serving: Calories: 212Total Fat: 11.2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 92.7mgCarbohydrates: 25.6gFiber: 4.1gSugar: 16gProtein: 5.7g
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Now this is my kind of apple crisp! I love that you added in peanut butter and honey, Annie! It definitely takes this dessert to a whole new level! I could definitely go for a dish of this now for breakfast, sounds so delicious!
Maebells says
Me too!! haha! This seems like a great way to start the day!
Kacey+@+The+Cookie+Writer says
Wow, this sounds absolutely amazing! I love how you have an apple and peanut butter every day. Such a great snack, and one my sister loves a lot.
Maebells says
Thanks Kacey!! 🙂 I have a feeling we will be eating this a lot from now on, that could be very dangerous! 🙂
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says
I could eat this apple crisp for breakfast! It looks delicious and I love that you added a peanut butter twist! 🙂
Maebells says
Thanks Jenn! I think everything is better with peanut butter! 🙂
grandbabycakes says
Well you definitely did these apples right girl! Seriously such a fantastic and genius idea!
Maebells says
Thank you! 🙂
krista @joyfulhealthyeats says
Oh my gosh I could so face plant into this right now! Sounds amazing!
Maebells says
Thanks Krista! It is delicious!
Natalie+@+Tastes+Lovely says
I have a similar snack all the time too! I do apples with almond butter and cinnamon. But now I must try apples with peanut butter and honey. This peanut butter honey apple crispy is such a great idea Annie! Peanut butter and apple go so well together. Can’t believe I’ve never seen this combination before! I bet it tastes amazing. Can’t wait to make this : )
Maebells says
Natalie that is so funny because I had this idea for a while and I told Clayton “well it must not work because surely someone would have done it before!” haha! I might just try another crisp with almond butter and cinnamon, that sounds amazing!
Stacey+@+Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
Yum, I love that idea Annie! This crisp sounds absolutely delicious! Apples and peanut butter are one of my favourite snacks too!
Maebells says
Thanks Stacey! I love it too! It’s such a delicious snack!
Christiane ~ Taking On Magazines says
I consider apple crisp to be the ultimate breakfast. It goes so well with coffee. 🙂 Your version with peanut butter and honey looks fantastic. I love that you incorporated your breakfast into a yummy dessert (or my breakfast, as the case may be).
Maebells says
Thank you Christiane! Your so right, this is a treat that is perfect when paired with a big cup of coffee!!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
Wow this looks so good and I cant wait to try it out.
Maebells says
Thanks Meagan! 🙂
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
this is dangerous! YUM… adding PB to this just took it to a whole new level of deliciousness!
Maebells says
It is dangerous! haha! It is a new favorite in our house!
Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies says
You’re really speaking my language, here! I’ve had a peanut butter craving for DAYS that just wont quit.
Maebells says
I am not sure my peanut butter craving ever goes away Kelly! haha! 🙂
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
One of my favorite snacks is apples and peanut butter so this combination sounds absolutely perfect, Annie! Pinned!
Maebells says
Thanks Melanie! 🙂
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
What a fabulous idea for a crisp! I love apples and peanut butter together!
Stephanie @ Back for Seconds says
Oh my. This sounds absolutely delicious!!!!
amanda @ fake ginger says
The best combo ever is apple with honey peanut butter! This looks so good!
Zainab says
This is such a unique dessert!! I just love peanut butter addition!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Love this, Annie! Looks delicious! I don’t think there’s anything better than PB and apples, but I’ve never tried with honey!
Sarah@ Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Apple crisp and I are total BFF’s, so I have a feeling we’re about to get even MORE close with this gorgeous version! LOVE that there’s peanut butter in this! I so need to try it! 🙂
Maebells says
Thanks Sarah! It will be your new favorite!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
What a great idea! I never would have thought to add peanut butter to apple crisp, but this is perfecte! I would love a big scoop with vanilla ice cream!
Maebells says
Yes Ashley! The ice cream is a must!
Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says
WOWZA that ingredient list sounds amazing! I can’t wait to whip up this recipe- my boys will be drooling!
Maebells says
Thanks Amy!! I know they will love it!
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
Apple crisp is one of my favorite desserts! I love the addition of peanut butter! This is such a fantastic recipe!
Maebells says
Thank you Jen!
Traci | Vanilla And Bean says
Oh, Annie, this is so creative! I would have never thought, but I totally get it! This is comfort food at its finest! Thank you for this!! 😀
Maebells says
It is fun, isn’t it?! 🙂 I love a good warm crisp and the peanut butter just took it over the top!
Julie+@+Julie's+Eats+&+Treats says
There is nothing like peanut butter and apple for a snack! It’s my all time fave. I know I would love this sweet dessert!
Maebells says
Thanks Julie! You would love this!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
This looks incredible, Annie! I have such a weakness for apple crisps and the peanut butter and honey addition is such a great idea!! Love this!
Maebells says
Thanks Kelly! 🙂
Michelle @ My California Kitchen says
Love the PB/honey combo! So delicious!
Maebells says
Thanks Michelle! 🙂 I can’t wait to try the peanut butter/apple/honey combo in other desserts too!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
It’s fun to learn that you eat the same snack every day. I have foods I never get tired of too! This looks delicious, Annie, and I love how simple it is.
Maebells says
Thanks Andi! Some goods just never get old! 🙂
Medha@+Whisk+&+Shout says
Yum! I’ve heard people recommend peanut butter with apple pie and always wanted to try it… this looks great! 🙂
Maebells says
Medha you will love it!
marcie says
Adding peanut butter to an apple crisp is such a great idea, Annie! I love crisps, because like you said, you get a nice dessert without blowing the top off of your diet. haha Pinning!
Maebells says
Thanks Marcie you are the best!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
One of my go-to snacks is apples and nut butter, and my favorite dessert is apple crisp…so this is basically made for me! Need to try it 🙂 pinned!
Maebells says
Yay!! I hope you enjoy Rachel!
Kelsey @ Snacking Squirrel says
See, I love honey crisp…I love apple crisp…and I love peanut butter. You just blew my mind!!!!
Maebells says
Thanks Kelsey!! 🙂 You should try it, I think you will love it!
Mir says
This is brilliant, Annie! I never thought of incorporating pb into apple crisp. Such a great idea! And healthy, too!
Maebells says
Yes! That is what I love about this dish! It is certainly a lighter dessert than some! I don’t feel bad about eating seconds! ha!
Manali@CookWithManali says
looks super delicious! apple and peanut butter are so good together!
Maebells says
Thanks Manali! It is a new favorite here for sure!
Beth @ bethcakes says
Oh wow, what a great idea for a crisp! Apples and pb have always been one of my favorite snacks too, but I never would have thought to make something like this with them. Looks so good! 🙂
Maebells says
Thanks Beth! 🙂
Brittaney @ Sips and Snacks says
What a great recipe to have in your arsenal! It not only looks delicious but also quick and easy. Apples and peanut butter are perfection!
Maebells says
Your so right! It is the perfect combo! Thanks Brittaney!
Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says
This looks so yummy! I love the flavors you use here. Crisps are one of my favorite desserts ever; the topping is mouthwatering :).
Maebells says
Hi Annie! (only super cool girls have the name Annie! 😉 haha!) I love a good crisp too! Especially when you top it with ice cream!
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
Ohhh man I’m all about this! Love the PB + honey combo. Think I’ll add a few apples to my shopping list this weekend. 🙂
Maebells says
Alyssa, you are totally going to love it!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
This looks like a perfect treat. Yum!
Maebells says
Thank you Shelby! 🙂
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
Apples totally never get boring!! I’d never think to put peanut butter in apple crisp… but I definitely dip apples in pb all the time, so it makes perfect sense! This looks so yummy!
Maebells says
Thank you Jess! It is delicious!