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Apple crisp is such an easy dessert recipe for fall! Made in a 9" x 13" dish, it's a delicious treat to bring to parties or potlucks because everyone loves it!
The best apple crisp recipe is made from scratch, just like grandma's! This easy apple dessert is baked to perfection with cinnamon sugar and topped with a crunchy oat topping.
Be sure to check out our peach crisp and easy apple pie too!
Ingredients
- Apples: Firm apples that are both sweet and tart work well. Look for Granny Smith, Jonagold, Gala or Honeycrisp.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar is used in the filling and light brown sugar in the topping.
- Oats: Quick cooking or old-fashioned oats. Look for gluten free label if you need this recipe to be gluten free.
- Flour: Used as a thickening agent, feel free to switch all-purpose flour with gluten free flour.
- Cinnamon
- Butter: Choose a plant based butter to make this a vegan apple crisp.
- Baking soda/Baking Powder: These are optional. They give the topping a nice brown color.
Instructions
- Prepare the apples. Arrange the sliced apples in a 9" x 13" baking dish and pour ¼ cup water into the dish. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon and flour. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the apple slices.
- Prepare the crisp topping. Place the rolled oats, flour, baking soda and baking powder in a bowl and stir to combine. Pour in the melted butter and use a fork to incorporate it into the mixture. Sprinkle evenly over the apples.
- Bake 50-60 minutes at 350°F or until the crisp topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
Serve apple crisp warm with a side of vanilla ice cream.
Storage
Store leftovers loosely covered in the fridge for up to 7 days. Apple crisp can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. When you are ready to serve it, allow the crisp to thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. Reheat in a 350°F oven until heated through.
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Servings: 12
INGREDIENTS
Apple Filling
- 10 medium apples (peeled, cored and sliced)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (or gluten free flour)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup water
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten free flour)
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 8 tablespoons butter (melted)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange the sliced apples in a 9" x 13" baking dish and pour ¼ cup water into the dish. In a small bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon to combine and sprinkle the mixture evenly over the apple slices.
- Place the rolled oats, flour, light brown sugar, baking soda and baking powder in a bowl and stir to combine. Pour in the melted butter and use a fork to incorporate it into the mixture. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the crisp topping is golden brown and the apples are tender. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
NOTES
- To Store: Cover the baked apple crisp loosely and store in the fridge for up to 7 days.
- To Freeze: Apple crisp can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. When you are ready to serve it, allow the crisp to thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- To Reheat: Place in the oven at 350°F until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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Kristi J. says
This recipe is delicious!! Can you make it in advance and refrigerate it before you bake it? My husband wants to take it to work early in the morning. I would rather get everything ready the night before .
Amy says
Yes you can assemble the night before.
Cindy Orley says
I have been making apple crisp for years - 25+ - and this is the best recipe I've found ever - my family agrees! I'll be keeping this!
Stella Galea says
I'm making this today.I had planned to make the topping with just flour instead of flour/oatmeal mix, because all I have is quick oatmeal but I see that you used it,others call for old fashioned, would there be a difference?Thank you.Stella Galea
Amy says
You can use quick oatmeal!
Dianne says
I’ve made the Apple 🍏 crisp 3 times When I take out of oven, I will take a picture. I have a Granny Smith apple tree and finished the last of the apples today. We’ll enjoy this week- then back to regular way of eating. No more Apple Crisp! ♥️🍏🥲
Jackie says
This turned out excellent!! I also made a pan of apple raspberry crisp 🍎🍏
Jean Martin says
This was easy to make and tastes amazing!
Rachel says
Absolutely delicious!!
Lisa Poole says
How much brown sugar is used in the topping? It’s not in the ingredient listing.
Amy says
It's 1/2 cup, so sorry about that!!