This Easy Apple Crisp is my favorite cozy dessert and comes together quickly. If you enjoy easy apple recipes, you’ll love tender, juicy apples tossed with cinnamon and finished with a buttery oat crumble. This classic dessert is perfect for chilly evenings or any time you want a comforting sweet treat.
Why Easy Apple Crisp is awesome
- A warm, comforting dessert that feels like fall in every bite
- Simple ingredients and straightforward technique
- Ready in about an hour, making it ideal for weeknights or company
Ingredients
- 5 cups apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced — firm varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour (for the filling)
- For the topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
How to make easy apple crisp
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Place the apple slices in a large zip-top bag and add 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 1/2 teaspoons flour. Seal the bag and shake gently to coat the apples evenly.
Pour the coated apples into a pie plate or baking dish and spread them in an even layer.
To make the topping, combine the brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
Evenly sprinkle the crumble over the apples, covering them generously.
Bake at 350°F for about 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender. Remove from the oven and let the crisp rest a few minutes before serving.
The kitchen will fill with a wonderful aroma that draws everyone in. Serve the apple crisp warm, topped with vanilla ice cream and, if you like, a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra special touch.
This recipe makes about 8 servings and pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Leftovers keep well refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days; reheat gently before serving.
📖 Recipe
Easy Apple Crisp
Vicky
Ingredients
- 5 cups apples, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons flour (for coating)
- For topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples.
- Place apples in a large zip-top bag with 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 1/2 teaspoons flour; seal and shake to coat.
- Pour the coated apples into a pie pan or baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, and nutmeg. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake at 350°F for about 50 minutes, until the topping is golden and the apples are tender.
- Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.
Nutrition
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This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your values may vary.
Frequently asked questions
No — apple crisp has no pie crust, which makes it quicker and easier than a traditional apple pie.
Apple crisp typically has a streusel-style topping made with oats, while apple cobbler usually has a biscuit or dumpling-style topping.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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