Classic Apple Crisp

Warm apple crisp with a buttery, crunchy oat topping is the dessert I make all autumn long. Tender cinnamon apples bubbling under a golden crumble, it smells like a hug.

It’s even easier than pie and always disappears fast, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Prep: 20 min  |  Cook: 40 min  |  Total: 60 min  |  Serves: 8

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• All the cozy flavor of apple pie with none of the fuss.
• A buttery, crunchy oat topping.
• Best served warm with a scoop of ice cream.

Classic Apple Crisp

Warm, cinnamon-spiced apple crisp with a buttery oat topping. The coziest fall dessert, best with vanilla ice cream.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 8

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 340

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 6 apples, peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Toss the sliced apples with the granulated sugar, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, then spread in the dish.
3. In a bowl, mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, remaining cinnamon, salt, and melted butter until crumbly.
4. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the topping is golden and the apples are bubbling.
6. Let cool slightly and serve warm.

Tips for the Best Results

• Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
• Don’t skip the lemon juice; it keeps the apples bright.
• Cover with foil if the topping browns too quickly.

Variations

• Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping.
• Stir a handful of cranberries in with the apples.
• Add a pinch of nutmeg for warmth.

Storage

Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven to re-crisp the topping.