Make this Apple Crisp recipe in minutes! Enjoy a warm, comforting dessert with a crisp topping and sweet cinnamon apples. Perfect for fall cravings.
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Apple Crisp recipe
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
This easy apple crisp recipe is the ultimate comfort dessert, loaded with tender baked apples and a golden, buttery oat topping. It’s easily customizable (gluten-free, vegan), and simple enough for beginners. Whether it’s your first crisp or your fiftieth, this is the best apple crisp recipe you’ll ever try.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats (or oat substitute)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the apples: In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch.
- Transfer to baking dish and spread evenly.
- Make the topping: In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Cut in the butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then serve warm (preferably with vanilla ice cream!).
Notes
- For a gluten free apple crisp, use certified gluten-free oats and flour.
- Want a vegan apple crisp? Substitute butter with vegan margarine or coconut oil.
- Try adding chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
- Swap white sugar for coconut sugar for a healthy apple crisp twist.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American, Fall Favorites
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Carbs: 52g
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 2g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 30g
How Long to Cook Apple Crisp
- Bake at 350°F for 40–45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden.
What to Serve with Apple Crisp recipe
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Caramel drizzle
- Olipop Apple Crisp soda (yep, it exists!)
How to Reheat Apple Crisp recipe
- Oven: Cover with foil and warm at 350°F for 15 minutes.
- Microwave: Heat single servings for 30–45 seconds.
How to Freeze Apple Crisp recipe
- Prepare as directed, but don’t bake.
- Wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap, then place in a freezer bag.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Frozen Apple Crisp recipe
- Thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Bake at 350°F for 45–50 minutes, covered with foil for the first 30 minutes.
FAQ: Apple Crisp Edition
Q: Can I make apple crisp without oats?
Yes! Just increase the flour to 1 1/4 cups and follow the rest of the recipe.
Q: What are the best apples for apple crisp?
Granny Smith (tart) + Honeycrisp (sweet) = the perfect combo.
Q: How long does apple crisp last?
Up to 3 days in the fridge, 3 months in the freezer.
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
Absolutely—prep it, refrigerate it (uncooked), and bake it the next day.