Apple Crisp

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Our classic Apple Crisp recipe is the best dessert of fall! It has tender cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery, golden oat crumble.

The Best Apple Crisp You’ll Ever Make

This apple crisp recipe could be my most treasured dessert recipe I make from September through the entire winter season–I will never get tired of it!

Mostly it’s such an easy dessert that gives apple pie vibes but without the time commitment. It’s definitely the biggest crowd pleaser, especially when I serve it with my homemade vanilla ice cream!

The secret to a perfect apple crisp is using a mix of apple varieties. Granny Smith apples hold their shape and add tartness, while Honeycrisp or Fuji apples add natural sweetness. If you don’t have a Johnny Apple Peeler yet, buy one (it peels, cores and slices the apples for you–making this dessert come together so FAST!)!

Try more of my apple recipes, like Fresh Apple Cake, Baked Apples, Applesauce, Apple Coffee Cake, Caramel Apple Dip, and How to make Caramel Apples!

How to make Apple Crisp:

Crumble Toppings: In a medium size bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder. Add butter and cut in with a pastry blender or fork until well combined. Refrigerate crumble while you prepare the apple filling.

Apple Filling: (I use a Johnny Apple Peeler to peel, core and slice the apples all at once.) In a small bowl, stir together melted butter and flour until smooth. Add lemon juice, milk and vanilla then stir. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour butter mixture over apples and toss to coat.

Bake: Pour apple mixture into an 8×8-inch baking dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over the apples. Bake for about 35 minutes or until golden brown and top is set. Remove from oven and cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Serve with homemade vanilla ice cream and homemade caramel sauce, if desired.

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Apple Crisp

Author: Lauren Allen

Our favorite Apple Crisp recipe is easy to make, with Granny Smith apples (or whatever apples you have on hand) and a delicious oatmeal crumb topping. 

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 35 minutes mins

Total: 50 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Cost: 5

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Equipment

• Johnny Apple Slicer
• Mixing bowl

Ingredients 

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Crumble Topping:

• ▢ 2/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• ▢ 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ 1/2 cup salted butter, , cut into small pieces

Apple filling:

• ▢ 3-4 large Granny Smith apples*, , peeled and thinly sliced
• ▢ 3 Tablespoons salted butter, , melted
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• ▢ 3 Tablespoons milk
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

For serving (optional):

• ▢ vanilla Ice Cream
• ▢ Homemade Caramel Sauce

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Crumble Toppings: In a medium size bowl combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder. Add butter and cut in with a pastry blender or fork until well combined. Refrigerate while you prepare the apple filling.
  2/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup light brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ cup salted butter
• Apple Filling: (I use a Johnny Apple Peeler to peel, core and slice the apples all at once.) In a small bowl stir together melted butter and flour until smooth. Add lemon juice, milk and vanilla and stir. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour butter mixture over apples and toss to coat.
  3-4 large Granny Smith apples*, 3 Tablespoons salted butter, 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 3 Tablespoons milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup light brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Bake: Pour apple mixture into an 8×8-inch baking dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over the apples. Bake for about 35 minutes or until golden brown and top is set. Remove from oven cool at least 15 minutes before serving.
• Serve with vanilla ice cream and homemade caramel sauce, if desired.
  vanilla Ice Cream, Homemade Caramel Sauce

Notes

Apples: Granny Smith, Gala apples, Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, or any tart apple work great for baking. But, really any kind of apples will work for apple crisp.

Double the Recipe: Bake in a 9×13”pan. 

Make Ahead Instructions:  Make the apple filling as instructed but add an extra splash of lemon juice to keep the apples from turning brown. Store in an air-tight container, in the fridge, for up to one day. Make the crumb topping and store separately in the fridge.

Freezing Instructions: Prepare and bake apple crisp as directed. Cool completely, then cover with a double layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then warm in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Gluten Free Apple Crisp: Substitute Gluten-free flour and oats.

Apple Crisp Without Oats: Omit the oats and add an extra ⅓ cup flour and ⅓ cup brown sugar.

Crockpot Apple Crisp: Place prepared apple filling in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add crumble topping. Place a few paper towels on top of the oat topping, to keep condensation from the lid from making the topping soggy. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or low for 6-8 hours until apples are tender.

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Dutch Apple pie: Pour the apple filling into an unbaked pie shell. Add the crumb topping on top. Bake for about 45 minutes, until apples are tender. Cool for 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal, Carbohydrates: 57g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 42mg, Sodium: 64mg, Potassium: 235mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 38g, Vitamin A: 560IU, Vitamin C: 6.1mg, Calcium: 63mg, Iron: 1.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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I originally shared this recipe November 2017. Updated September 2021, November 2023 and September 2026.