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Easy Apple Crisp

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This apple crisp is the epitome of a fall dessert. You’ll love how quick and easy it is.

Fresh fall apples are covered with a buttery cinnamon sugar oat topping. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of homemade caramel sauce.

Dish of baked apple crisp on a counter
Apple Crisp

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After a day of apple picking at the local farm, I treated my family to the best easy apple dessert: apple crisp. A fruit crisp is similar to a pie without the bottom crust, so it comes together in minutes!

Ingredients for Apple Crisp

The crisp is made with the spiced fruit topped with a sweet, buttery crunch “crisp” topping.

Spiced Apples

  • Fresh apple slices – fresh sliced apples are the star of this recipe.
  • Granulated sugar – Sugar adds a little extra sweetness.
  • Cinnamon – Cinnamon adds warmth to the recipe.
  • Vanilla extract – Enhances the flavor and texture.
  • Lemon juice – Balances the sweetness and adds brightness.
  • Arrowroot – Arrowroot added to the apple filling thickens the juices.

Crumbly Crisp Topping

  • Brown sugar – Adds a rich sweetness and aids in browning the crust.
  • Flour – All-purpose Flour adds the structure for the crisp crumb topping.
  • Oats (old fashioned) – Oats in the crisp topping add some extra crunch.
  • Cinnamon – Cinnamon adds warmth to the recipe.
  • Ground nutmeg – Nutmeg adds depth and richness.
  • Butter – Unsalted Butter gives richness and texture to this recipe.
Recipe ingredients on a counter

How to Make Apple Crisp (Step by Step)

Step 1 (Spiced Apples)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease an 8×8 baking dish.

Squeeze half a lemon over peeled and cubed or sliced apples in a large bowl.

Squeezing lemon juice over diced apples in a bowl

Add cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla to apples and toss.

Sugar, cinnamon and apple in a bowl

Arrange the spiced apples in a prepared baking dish.

Spiced apples in a baking dish

Step 2 (Crumble Oat Topping)

Combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.

Crisp topping Spices, brown sugar, and flour

Next, add cold butter cubed and blend in with a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs.

Cold cubes of butter in the sugar and spice bowl topping

Then, add the oats and gently blend in with the pantry blender.

Oatmeal added to the topping mixture

Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apples.

Apple crisp assembled and ready to be baked

Step 3 (Bake)

Bake until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender, about 30 to 35 minutes.

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Easy Apple Crisp

Fresh fall apples covered with a buttery cinnamon sugar oat topping that is heavenly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of homemade caramel sauce.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple crisp, apple crisp recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 325kcal

Ingredients

Spiced Apples

  • 4 cups Apples (peeled and sliced)
  • ½ Lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • ¼ Teaspoon Cinnamon (ground)
  • ¼ teaspoon Arrow root
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Crisp topping

  • cup Brown sugar
  • ½ cup Flour
  • ½ cup Oats (old fashioned)
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon (ground)
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg (ground)
  • cup Cold butter cubed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F degrees.
  • Grease an 8×8 baking dish.

Spiced Apples

  • Peel and dice or slice apples then place in a medium bowl.
  • Squeeze half a lemon over the apples and toss.
  • Add the remaining ingredients (granulated sugar, cinnamon, arrow root, and vanilla extract) over the apples and mix.
  • Spread the spiced apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Crisp Crumble Topping

  • In a mixing bowl add brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, oats, nutmeg and mix.
  • Next, add cold cubed butter and blend with a pastry blender into the other dry ingredients until it is pea-sized crumbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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Apple Crisp FAQs

What are the best apples for baking?

  • Granny Smith
  • Honey Crisp
  • Fuji
  • Gala
  • Golden Delicious

You can use any firm apple or a combination of varieties.

Can you make apple crisp ahead?

You can make this recipe ahead. For the best results, combine the apple and crisp topping in separate bowls and cover with plastic wrap for up to 2 hours.

When you are ready to assemble, place spice apples in a prepared baking dish, top with a crisp topping, and bake.

Should you peel the apples for apple crisp?

I recommend peeling the apples for this recipe since they do not get soft enough during baking.

The Best Way to Serve Apple Crisp

Serve apple crisp warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Leftovers can be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Note: Cool completely before storing.

To serve, place a serving on a plate and microwave until warm.

apple crisp topped with ice cream and carmel sauce

See you soon,

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