When the campfire’s roaring and the day’s adventures wind down, there’s no better way to finish up some good food than with a No-Bake Bourbon Apple Crisp. This classic dessert made with fall apples is one of my all-time favorites, especially while RVing.
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My version of the pecan bourbon apple crisp recipe combines sweet apples, crunchy oats, and a hint of bourbon. It’s a freaking delicious dessert that’s ready in about 15 minutes. It’s the kind of recipe that turns a simple camping trip into one of the best dinners you’ll ever have. Minimal prep, no oven, and maximum flavor—it’s a win all around.
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love This No-Bake Bourbon Apple Crisp
- Ingredients Needed for the Bourbon Apple Crisp
- How to Make the No-Bake Bourbon Apple Crisp
- Choose a Mixture of Apples
- What to Serve with No-Bake Apple Crisp
- Flavor X Fire & FOOD X Fire
- Apple Crisp Leftovers & Reheating
- More Ways to use your Cast Iron
- FAQs for the Bourbon Apple Crisp
- Bourbon Apple Crisp Recipe
Why You’ll Love This No-Bake Bourbon Apple Crisp
This skillet dessert is everything you want in a fall apple treat. It’s packed with warm spices, a buttery oatmeal streusel, and just enough bourbon to take it to the next level. Unlike traditional apple crisps that need baking, this one skips the oven entirely, making it perfect for campfires or stovetop cooking. With just 15 minutes of cooking time, it’s easy to whip up while using minimal dishes—because who wants a pile of dishes when camping?
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Ingredients Needed for the Bourbon Apple Crisp
- Apple Filling – For the filling, make sure you have enough apples—you’ll need about eight. You’ll mix them with butter, bourbon, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Optional add-ins include a pinch or two of lemon zest or even some vanilla extract.
- Crisp Oat Crumble Topping – The toasty oatmeal topping calls for old-fashioned oats, pecans, coconut sugar, butter, and kosher salt for that great texture and crunch.
This homemade apple crisp is the perfect way to end any meal, whether you’re out in the wild or enjoying a cozy night at home. It’s a sweet treat that brings people together, so grab your prepared skillet and lets make it happen!
How to Make the No-Bake Bourbon Apple Crisp
Let’s get started with the most epic apple crisp by prepping the filling ingredients. Grab a large bowl and toss your sliced apples (about 1-inch pieces) with bourbon, sugar, cinnamon, and syrup.
Choose a Mixture of Apples
For a flavor blasted apple crisp, try a mix of tart and sweet apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, which give the apple filling the perfect sweet-tart balance.
Heat a prepared skillet (a 10-inch cast iron works best) over medium heat and melt a little butter until it’s golden brown. This step adds depth to the flavor, making this a true brown butter bourbon apple crisp. Add the apple mixture and let it cook until the apples are soft, caramelized, and smelling like heaven.
While the apples cook, make the topping. In a small bowl, mix the oats, pecans, and sugar, then work in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles chunky crumbs.
Once the apples are tender and the sauce has thickened, sprinkle the topping evenly over the top of the apples. Cover loosely with a piece of foil and let it rest for a few minutes to soak up all the flavors.
What to Serve with No-Bake Apple Crisp
This fruit crisp is a perfect dessert all on its own, but pairing it with a dollop of vanilla bean ice cream or a drizzle of bourbon sauce takes it to the next level. If you’re out camping without an RV and don’t have vanilla ice cream handy, whipped cream or even a splash of heavy cream will do the trick. The contrast of cool and creamy against the warm apples is pure magic.
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Apple Crisp Leftovers & Reheating
If you manage to save any of the crisp, store it in an airtight container and put in the fridge. When you’re ready to enjoy it again, reheat it gently in a skillet until warm.
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FAQs for the Bourbon Apple Crisp
As far as what kind of apples, there are so many options for this no-bake bourbon apple crisp. Granny Smith apples, Honeycrisp apples, or Pink Lady all work. However, some people swear by the taste of Fuji apples. Honestly, pick your favorite apple! It’ll be really hard to go wrong.
The easiest way to peel and core apples while camping is to use a portable peeler and corer tool. These compact gadgets are lightweight and make quick work of prepping the apples. If you don’t have one, a simple paring knife works too—just take your time (since the closest ER is probably about 4 hours away!). To keep the slices fresh, toss them in a large bowl with a splash of lemon juice while you prep the rest.
Absolutely! While this apple crisp recipe is perfect for campfire cooking, it’s just as easy to make at home. Use a prepared skillet or any oven-safe pan over medium heat on your stovetop. Follow the same steps, and you’ll have a delicious dessert that brings all the cozy, campfire vibes to your kitchen. It’s the perfect dessert for a weeknight treat or even a Thanksgiving apple dessert.
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Bourbon Apple Crisp
Ingredients
Fruit Ingredients:
- 8 apples sliced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp maple syrup
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter softened
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Vanilla ice cream with serving
Instructions
- In a skillet, add 4 tbsp butter and let melt until beginning to brown. In a bowl, add remaining fruit ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Add fruit ingredients to skillet and cook for 8 minutes.
- In another bowl, add all topping ingredients. Pull skillet off of fire, add toppings and let sit for 2 extra minutes.
- Serve with ice cream and enjoy!
