Apple Crisp Recipe is the perfect Fall recipe and will make your kitchen smell amazing. The apple filling is topped with an oat topping for a tasty dessert.
The delicious apple filling with cinnamon and brown sugar simmers into the best mixture. It is one of my favorite ways to use apples especially in the Fall when they are in abundance. I also make Deep Fried Apples and Easy Fried Apple Pies Recipe for more Thanksgiving Apple Desserts.
You will love this easy oven baked dessert for the best dessert with so much flavor. Also try Pumpkin Crisp.
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Why We Love This Recipe
While the amazing apple filling is high on my list, let’s not neglect the topping. They go hand and hand making this recipe simple amazing!
The crispy oat topping is sweet and delicious. I love to get a bite of both the topping and filling. It’s one of the best 51 Easy Apple Desserts.
Ingredients
- Golden Delicious Apples. Peeled and Chopped
- Ground Cinnamon. You can adjust this to taste.
- Lemon Juice. I love to use fresh.
- Brown Sugar. Try this Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe.
- Old Fashioned Oats. Make sure to use old fashioned and not quick cooking oats.
- Flour. I suggest spooning the flour into a measuring cup instead of scooping it. This will make it easier to measure.
- Butter. Diced into small pieces.
Find the complete ingredient list at the bottom of the page.
Additions
- Nuts. Try adding walnuts or pecans to the topping.
How to Make Apple Crisp
- Step 1. First, go ahead and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Also, spray an 8X8 baking pan with cooking spray.
Step 2. Second, you will need a large bowl. In the bowl combine the apples, sugar, lemon juice, and part of the cinnamon to the bowl. Make sure to mix everything thoroughly so that you coat all of the apple slices.
Step 3. Next, add the apple mixture into the baking pan.
Step 4. You will need a separate mixing bowl. Add the brown sugar, oats, flour, salt, and cinnamon and combine.
Step 5. Then cut the cold butter into the mixture.
Step 6. If you have a pastry cutter, it works great for this. If not, use 2 forks to combine the mixture.
Step 7. Finally, sprinkle the crumbly topping over the apples in the baking dish and bake.
Step 8. You want the mixture to be bubbly and the topping golden brown.
Step 9. Serve warm topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Pro Tips
- Use Real Butter – Make sure to use real butter. It delivers a rich and the topping just tastes better. Also, resist the urge to add more butter. Too much butter in the topping can result in it being very greasy.
- Do not use melted butter – I have tried it both ways and I feel like using cold butter works better when mixing up the apple crisp topping.
- Use Unsalted Butter – Normally when baking, you will make sure not to use salted butter. Keep unsalted butter in the fridge for any baking needs.
- Try different Apples – We used Golden delicious apples but if you prefer a tart apple, try using Granny Smith apples. Both are delicious and you can use the type you prefer.
- You do not have to peel the apples – I prefer to peel the apples for most of my apple dessert recipes, but you don’t have to. They are still
Toppings
- This is amazing with a scoop of No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream. The cold ice cream melts into the warm apple crisp.
- Top with whipped cream for another great idea.
- Plus, a generous drizzle of caramel sauce.
Storage
You can store the leftovers for easy future desserts. Allow the apple crisp to come to room temperature. Then store in an air-tight container in a refrigerator.
You can also cover with aluminum foil. It will stay fresh for up to 5 days. You can microwave or heat in the oven when reheating.
Can You Freeze This Recipe?
You can freeze an apple crisp that’s already been baked. First, allow it to cool completely to room temperature. Then cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil. You can freeze for up to 3 months.
When ready to bake, thaw in the refrigerator and then bake in 350F oven until completely warmed through.
This is great to do when you are making it for a party or a holiday.
You can do all the work ahead of time and freeze. Then just throw the apple crisp in the oven on the day of the party or holiday.
More Easy Apple Desserts
- Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
- Fried Apple Pies
- Mini Apple Pie Bites Recipe
- Southern Fried Apples Recipe
- Apple Crostata Recipe
- Crock Pot Apple Pie Dump Cake
Try this delicious and easy apple crisp recipe. Look no further for the perfect Fall dessert. Don’t forget to come back and leave a comment and star recipe rating.
Apple Crisp Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 Golden Delicious Apples Peeled and Chopped
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon Divided
- 1 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 3/4 cup Old Fashioned Oats
- 3/4 cup Flour
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Butter diced into small pieces
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray an 8X8 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the apples, sugar, lemon juice and ½ tsp of the cinnamon. Mix to thoroughly coat the apples with the mixture.
- Pour the coated apples into the baking pan.
- In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, oats, flour, salt and 1 tsp of cinnamon. Stir to combine and then cut the butter into this mixture. You can do this with a pastry cutter or 2 forks to combine the butter with the mixture.
- Then spread the topping over the apples in the baking. Bake for 40-50 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Serve warm and then enjoy!
Can this be done in air fryer ?
I haven’t tested that yet so I’m not sure. If you try it out, let us know how it turns out!