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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.
Apple Crisp
Equipment
Ingredients
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
Nutrition
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.
Holy Moly!!!! Amazing! and the Caramel Sauce????? I want to eat it with a spoon!!! My husband and I have eaten Keto for 4 years – so when we splurge – we want the best and THIS IS IT!
About that apple crisp, DO NOT make this right before you make dinner! It justt may become dinner. It is that good! Thanks for the recipe.
I’m excited to test this out on my family before making it for Thanksgiving. This is fall time comfort food for me. My question is, will it hold up if I make it earlier in the day and take to families house for desert? I highly doubt my sister-in-law will happy if I bake it there.
Hi Cathy, It should be totally fine to make in advance. How far away are you traveling to your sisters? The apple crisp would still taste great 30-45 minutes after it is baked, served as is. If it’s any longner than that you could make it in the morning, let it cool completely, and then refrigerate it. When you’re ready to eat it, warm it in the oven on low heat, and then broil on HI for 2-3 minutes to get that crunchy top back. Good luck, hope you love it!
Tried this yesterday. It is so delicious!!! My dad absolutely loves apple crisp, and he was diving in for a second helping before he finished his first piece. Thank you for this recipe!
I’m so happy you liked it! Thanks for commenting 🙂
Recipe turned out great! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I lost my apple crisp recipe and got on-line to see if I could find it again and saw this one. I am considering this one because you sold me on the yummy pictures of it and what you have confidently said about your apple crisp recipe. It sure looks good and not bland. I like cinnamon! We have an apple tree that I made a wonderful apple crisp from last year and I could not believe I lost the recipe. I could not remember where I found it either. Sure am thinking that this one will not let me down. The canning of apple sauce looks interesting. I have not canned but I could try.
I’m confidant you’ll love it!! I’d love to hear if you try it 🙂 And you should definitely can apples from your tree!
I’m trying to look for the Apple Crisp recipe but i can’t seem to find it on here. Any advice?
Hi Elizabeth, I’m so sorry, my site is having technical problems with the recipe card when viewed on a desktop or tablet device. You will be able to see the recipe if you pull it up on your mobile phone. I’m trying to resolve the problem ASAP. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Hi Lauren: I tried your apple crisp tonight. I didn’t have any Granny Smith apples, just 4 kind of sad looking Red Delicious that no one wanted to eat. Even so, this dessert was so tasty my husband begged me to make it again and this time double the recipe. LOL. Thank you for this yummy recipe. 🙂
That is so great! Happy you liked it 🙂 Thanks Donna
Lauren, that apple crisp looks amazing! If my computer had smelling abilities, I’m sure I’d be in heaven. I can’t wait to make this!
Thanks so much! It’s delicious and easy!! I’d love to hear how you like it!
This was my first time baking an apple crisp and it was so good!! I can’t wait to share it with my hubby tonight! Thanks so much for such a simple and delicious recipe.
Awesome! Glad you had success! Hope your husband likes it too 🙂
How many does this serve?
About 6-9, depending on how the serving size you want.
Okay, thank you! I’m excited to make it!