Easy Apple Crisp | Old Fashioned Homemade Recipe
Easy Apple Crisp is a classic baked dessert made with cinnamon-spiced apples and a buttery oat topping. It's simple to prepare, bakes in under an hour, and is delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Spiced Apples
- 6 Golden Delicious apples peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1½ teaspoons lemon juice
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of kosher salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter diced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped apples, granulated sugar, ¾ teaspoon cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are evenly coated, then spread them into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, oats, flour, remaining cinnamon, and kosher salt.
- Add the cold diced butter to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingertips, cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple mixture and gently press it into an even layer.
- Bake the Easy Apple Crisp for 40–50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Let the crisp cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy it warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Pair with vanilla bean ice cream or freshly whipped cream.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute a gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats.
- Add raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped pecans for a delicious variation.