Classic Apple Crisp

This classic and delicious apple crisp recipe is a must for fall baking! Made with fresh apples and pantry staples you likely have in your kitchen already, and ready for the oven in just 15 minutes.

There’s no better way to celebrate fall than with a simple, classic dessert like apple crisp. It’s perfect when the weather gets a little chilly, and you’re craving something a little cozy. Plus it makes your house smell so delicious!

This crisp recipe is pretty basic— just apples and a simple topping made of oats, flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon. No embellishments or twists needed, this apple crisp is perfect just the way it is! Serve it as an easier alternative to apple pie, it’s perfect for entertaining— just don’t forget a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

“This was fabulous…especially the “crisp” part! I changed it up a bit and used 3 apples and about a cup of blueberries….tasty for a summertime treat! We only got 2 servings…yes, we were gluttons! Did I say how tasty the “crisp” part was? Loved it!” —from reader Nancy

Table of Contents

• Why you’ll love this apple crisp recipe
• Apple crisp ingredients
• How to apple crisp, step-by-step
• Tips for this recipe
• More fall apple recipes

Why you’ll love this apple crisp recipe

What’s not to love about apple crisp? Saucy sweet apples topped with a crispy spiced oat topping is a wonderful fall dessert! This is a very quick and easy apple crisp recipe — with only 8 simple ingredients and 15 minutes of prep time. The oven does the rest! So let’s get baking then, shall we?

Apple crisp ingredients

• Apples
• All-purpose flour
• Old-fashioned rolled oats
• Light or dark brown sugar
• Granulated sugar
• Butter
• Ground cinnamon
• Salt

How to apple crisp, step-by-step

1. Prepare crisp topping. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Add cold butter cubes and cut into dry ingredients with a pastry blender to make a crumbly stopping.
2. Prepare apple filling. Peel, core, and slice apples and add them to a greased baking dish. Toss with granulated sugar.
3. Layer into baking dish. Spread apples and their juices into an even layer and sprinkle crisp topping over the top.
4. Bake. Bake at 375° until apples are bubbling and topping is golden brown.
5. Serve and enjoy! Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, or as desired.

Tips for this recipe

• Use a combination of apple varieties for even more depth of flavor. I like to use a combination of really tart apples like granny smith apples and sweeter apples like honeycrisp or even Fuji.
• Add other fruit. If you want, substitute 2 cups of apples for other fruit like blueberries, raspberries or cranberries.
• Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. And serve while the crisp is plenty hot!
• Store leftover apple crisp (if you have any!) in the fridge for up to a week. Enjoy cold or reheat in the microwave.
• To make ahead: this recipe can be frozen before or after baking. Wrap in a double layer of plastic wrap and store in the freezer for a month or more. To bake, follow instructions in recipe, adding at least 5 minutes to baking time. To reheat, cover with foil and warm in a 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes till heated through.

More fall apple recipes

• Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
• Apple Crumble Pie
• Sourdough Apple Fritters
• Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Apple Crisp

Servings: 8 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 30 minutes mins

Total Time: 45 minutes mins

This classic and delicious apple crisp recipe is a must for fall baking! Made with fresh apples and pantry staples you likely have in your kitchen already, and ready for the oven in just 15 minutes.

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Ingredients

 

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Crisp Topping:

• ▢ ¾ cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
• ▢ ½ cup (25 grams) old-fashioned oats
• ▢ ⅓ cup (70 grams) packed light or dark brown sugar
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt
• ▢ 6 tablespoons (85 grams) butter , cold and cut into cubes

Apple Filling:

• ▢ 6 (510 grams) medium tart apples , peeled, cored and sliced
• ▢ ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
• ▢ Whipped cream or ice cream , for serving (optional)

Equipment

9×13-inch baking pan

Mixing bowls

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a small casserole dish (2-3 quart).
• In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, and salt and stir. Add the butter and cut it into the dry ingredients with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly.
• Add sliced apples into the casserole dish along with the granulated sugar and spread into an even layer.
• Sprinkle apple filling with the crisp topping.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and apples are tender when pierced with a fork. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

• The best apples to use: Granny Smith, Jonagold, Jonathan, Gala, Honeycrisp and Pink Lady are all great apple varieties for baking. 6 apples should yield about 6 cups (510 grams) apples.
• To make ahead: This recipe can be frozen before or after baking. Wrap in a double layer of plastic wrap and store in the freezer for a month or more. To bake, follow instructions in recipe, adding at least 5 minutes to baking time. To reheat, cover with foil and warm in a 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes till heated through.

Calories: 292kcal, Carbohydrates: 53g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 152mg, Potassium: 189mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 36g, Vitamin A: 336IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 1mg

Cuisine: American

Course: Dessert

Author: Annalise Sandberg

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This recipe was originally created in 2017. The recipe remains the same, but photos and instructions have been updated and improved.