The Best Apple Crisp Recipe – Warm, Comforting, and Easy to Make
This Apple Crisp is the ultimate fall dessert! Made with tender baked apples, warm spices, and a buttery oat topping, it’s delicious served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
Ingredients
- For the Apple Filling:
- 6 cups apples Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- For the Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- Optional Toppings:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare apples: Peel, core, and slice apples into even pieces. Toss with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Spread into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Make topping: In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, and brown sugar. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble: Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apple mixture.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes, until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
- Serve: Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor balance.
- For extra crunch, add 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.