This Easy Apple Crisp is the my favorite cozy dessert, and you will love how you can have it on your table in no time at! If you like easy apple recipes then you will love how the juicy apples are coated in cinnamon and topped with a buttery, crumb topping. Apple crisp is a classic that is great to serve on a chilly night or anytime you want something sweet.
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Why Easy Apple Crisp is awesome
- The ultimate feel-good, cozy dessert just like our Apple Crisp Bars Recipe
- All the best flavors of fall in one dish
- The classic dessert is ready in about an hour
Ingredients
- apples sliced thin this recipe works with a variety of apples, particularly firm and crisp apples like granny smiths and Honeycrisp
- white sugar
- cinnamon
- all-purpose flour
- For topping:
- brown sugar
- flour
- quick cook oats
- baking soda
- baking powder
- nutmeg
- butter
How to make easy apple crisp
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Peel and core apples, then slice thinly. I love my OXO Good Grips Apple Corer for this job. So easy! If you are looking for something that peels and cores at the same time check this thing out. It even works on potatoes!
For this recipe, you will need 5 cups of apples. Any type of apple you would use in an apple pie that would hold up well during baking would work well with this recipe. Personally, I love the tartness of a Granny Smith apple.
Put the apples in a large zip-top bag and add ½ cup white sugar, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 ½ teaspoons of flour. Zip bag and shake to coat all the apples evenly.
Pour the coated apples into a pie plate or baking dish.
To make the topping, combine brown sugar, flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Add the melted butter to the mixture and stir until crumbs are formed.
Generously sprinkle the crumbles of crumb topping over the apples.
Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes until the oat topping turns golden brown.
Your house will smell amazing. Kids will come out of the woodwork to discover what is creating the heavenly scent.
You know you're going to have to share this, right? The tender apples are best served warm. My favorite apple crisp topping is a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. For an extra treat, drizzle some caramel sauce on top. Easy desserts don't get much better!
📖 Recipe
Easy Apple Crisp
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Ingredients
- 5 cups of apples sliced thin this recipe works with a variety of apples, particularly firm and crisp apples like granny smiths
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons of flour
- For topping:
- ½ cup of brown sugar
- ½ cup of flour
- ½ cup quick cook oats
- ⅛ teaspoon of baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon of baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon of nutmeg
- ¼ cup of melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Peel and core apples, then slice thinly.
- Put the apples in a large zip top bag and add ½ cup white sugar, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 ½ teaspoons of flour. Zip bag and shake to coat all the apples evenly.
- Pour the coated apples into a pie pan.
- To make the topping, combine brown sugar, flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, and nutmeg in a bowl. Add the melted butter and mix until crumbs are formed.
- Generously sprinkle the crumbs over the apples.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Nutrition
This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.
Frequently asked questions
It does not, making it much easier to prepare than an apple pie.
Many use the terms interchangeably, but typically, apple cobbler has a biscuit topping while apple crisp has a streusel type topping made with oats.
Store leftover apple crisp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Mary O'Rourke says
i have rolled oats, not quick oats. can I use them in the apple crisp recipe.
Veena Azmanov says
What an AMAZING idea. YUM, these really sound delicious. Looks so vibrant and lovely. I would love to try this. Sounds perfect. Thank you for this great recipe!
Vicky says
It's a great way to use apples.
Jacque Hastert says
This is the best thing I've seen all week. Pinning!
Vicky says
Thanks for the kind words Jacque!
Adriana Lopez Martn says
apples are a great ingredients for so many applications and of course desserts, all your options really looks scrumptious!
Vicky says
Thanks so much!
Britt | Sweet Tea and Thyme says
Ooh, I love a good fruit crisp, especially apple! I can't wait for apple season to come back around, I'm going to keep this recipe in my back pocket for fall!
Vicky says
It is perfect for Fall.
Sara says
This apple crisp looks fabulous, I have an apple tree in my yard so I forsee making this all summer long when my apples are in season!
Vicky says
That is what we did!