Description
Apple Crisp is a warm and inviting dessert that combines tart and sweet cinnamon-spiced apples with a buttery, crunchy oat topping. Perfect for chilly evenings, family dinners, or holiday celebrations, this easy-to-make recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create a comforting classic that pairs beautifully with ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Apple Filling
- 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup brown sugar
For the Crisp Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (or almond/oat flour for gluten-free)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold butter, cut into pieces (or vegan butter/coconut oil for vegan)
Instructions
- Prep the Apples: Peel, core, and slice your apples evenly to ensure consistent cooking and a juicy bite. Toss them with lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar to start building flavor.
- Make the Crisp Topping: In a bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, creating the perfect crunchy texture.
- Assemble and Bake: Butter a baking dish and layer the apple mixture evenly inside. Sprinkle the oat topping over the apples in an even layer. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Cool and Serve: Let the Apple Crisp cool for about 10-15 minutes so the juices thicken slightly and the dessert balances perfectly between gooey and crisp. Serve warm, optionally with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or caramel drizzle.
Notes
- Choose balanced tart and sweet apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture.
- Use lemon juice on the apples to prevent browning and to brighten the flavor.
- Use cold butter cut into crumbs for a flaky, crisp topping instead of soggy.
- Allow the crisp to rest 10-15 minutes after baking so it sets nicely.
- Serve warm for the best taste, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: apple crisp, apple dessert, baked apples, cinnamon apple crisp, gluten free dessert, easy dessert, fall dessert