The Best Easy Apple Crisp
This classic apple crisp features tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery, golden oat crumble. Simple to make with pantry staples, it’s the perfect comfort dessert that comes together in minutes and bakes to crispy, bubbly perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling:
- 6 cups apples, peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick (about 6 medium apples)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
For the Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, toss together sliced apples, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons flour until apples are evenly coated. Pour into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Make the topping: In a medium bowl, combine oats, ¾ cup flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
- Assemble: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples. Don’t pack it down—keep it loose for maximum crispiness.
- Bake: Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet (to catch any drips) and bake for 45-55 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Let cool for 15-20 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Best apples: Use firm varieties like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or a combination. Avoid Red Delicious or McIntosh as they get too soft.
- Make ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Add 5-10 minutes to baking time if baking from cold.
- Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats and 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Add-ins: Fold ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts into the topping for extra crunch.
- Storage: Cover and refrigerate up to 5 days. Reheat at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
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