Description
This Easy Apple Crisp Recipe is a classic, comforting dessert made with juicy apples and a golden, buttery oat topping. No pie crust required—just a few pantry staples and fresh apples! Baked until bubbling and crisp, this homemade apple crisp is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Whether you’re baking for fall gatherings or cozy weeknights, this quick and simple apple dessert never disappoints.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- Apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Lemon juice
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
For the Topping
- Old-fashioned oats
- All-purpose flour
- Brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Salt
- Butter (cold and cubed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Peel and slice apples, then toss in a large bowl with sugars, cinnamon, lemon juice, vanilla, and flour.
- Spread apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter using a fork or fingers until crumbly.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and filling is bubbly.
- Cool slightly before serving—best served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Add chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) to the topping for crunch.
- Mix in pears or cranberries for a fruitier variation.
- Add nutmeg or apple pie spice for deeper flavor.
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free oats and flour.
- For vegan, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.
- Topping stays crispier if reheated in the oven rather than the microwave.
