Here’s a classic Apple Crisp recipe that’s easy to make, perfectly spiced, and topped with a buttery, crunchy oat topping. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort dessert!
🍏 Apple Crisp (Easy & Delicious!) 🍦
🍽️ Servings: 6-8
⏳ Prep Time: 15 mins | ⏲️ Bake Time: 40 mins
📝 Ingredients
Apple Filling:
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6 cups apples (peeled, cored & sliced – Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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⅓ cup brown sugar (or maple syrup)
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1 tbsp cornstarch (or flour)
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1 tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp nutmeg
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¼ tsp salt
Crisp Topping:
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1 cup old-fashioned oats
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¾ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for GF)
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½ cup brown sugar
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½ cup cold butter, cubed (or coconut oil for vegan)
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1 tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Apples:
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Toss sliced apples with lemon juice, then mix in brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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Spread evenly in a greased 9×9″ baking dish (or pie dish).
2️⃣ Make Topping:
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In a bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
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Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter (or fingers) until crumbly.
3️⃣ Assemble & Bake:
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Sprinkle topping over apples.
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Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 mins until golden and bubbly.
4️⃣ Serve Warm:
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Let cool 10 mins, then top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!
🌟 Pro Tips:
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Extra crunch? Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the topping.
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Juicier filling? Use sweeter apples (like Fuji) and reduce sugar.
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Make ahead: Assemble unbaked, refrigerate overnight, and bake the next day (+5-10 mins).
Sweet, spiced, and irresistibly crispy—this is fall in a dish! 🍂
Want a twist? Try pear-cranberry crisp or pumpkin spice topping! Let me know if you’d like those recipes. 😊
