Description
This homemade Apple Crisp is a cozy, heartwarming dessert featuring tender baked apples topped with a buttery oat crumble. It’s the perfect blend of sweetness, spice, and crunch—ready in under an hour. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering, a fall dinner, or just craving a comforting treat, this recipe is simple, quick, and guaranteed to please.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice apples about 1/4 inch thick. Toss with lemon juice, sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until evenly coated.
- Make the Topping: In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Assemble: Spread the apple mixture evenly in the baking dish, then sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the apple filling is bubbling.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor. Cold butter ensures a crispy topping—don’t skip it! For a twist, add chopped nuts or drizzle with caramel sauce before serving. This dessert also works well with pears or berries for seasonal variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg