Apple Crisp
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Dessert doesn’t get easier than this Apple Crisp with Oats! Quick and easy to make, this warm fall dessert features a crispy oat topping and soft, spiced apple filling. Serve with vanilla ice cream for a crowd-pleasing treat!
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When it comes to easy fall desserts, I think it’s safe to say that apple crisp takes the number one spot. It’s similar to apple cobbler, with a layer of spiced apples on the bottom but a crisp topping with oats, instead of the drop biscuits on top. The apple crisp topping is made with oats and just a few other ingredients that are sprinkled over the fruit. Once baked, it adds a rich, crispy surface to the soft and warm baked apples.
This mouth-watering dessert comes together simply by mixing together the apple ingredients then mixing together the topping and layering the two. No need to worry about combining a dough or waiting hours for it to chill. Just mix, dump, and bake!
We love all things apple (and pumpkin too), but this apple dessert ranks very high with our family. It’s also perfect to pull together for those last-minute guests!
Love a crisp dessert, but want to make it with a different type of fruit? Try our Pear Crisp and Cranberry Crisp.
Helpful Tips
- What are the best apples to use? Honestly, you can use any variety of baking apples in apple crisp. Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, and Pink Lady are personal favorites and all good options. You can even use more than one kind for a little variety in this fall dessert.
- Slice apples thinly and evenly. For apples that end up perfectly cooked, be sure to slice them to about 1/4″ thick or dice extremely small.
- Old-fashioned oats are a must. Instant or quick oats will not give the desired texture so make sure you use old-fashioned rolled oats in this recipe.
- Cornstarch. This is used as a thickener for the apple mixture.
- Apple pie spice. I use my homemade apple pie spice, but you can also buy it located next to all the other spices.
- Use aluminum foil to prevent browning. If you notice the topping beginning to brown before the apples are finished, you can cover it with aluminum foil and return it to the oven to finish baking.
Apple Crisp
Ingredients
For the Apples
- 3 medium apples, cored, peeled, and cut into slices 1/4" thick
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Topping
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- vanilla ice cream, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl toss all of the apple filling ingredients together until combined. Transfer to the baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, stir all the topping ingredients together until combined.
- Evenly sprinkle the topping over the apple mixture.
- Place in the oven and bake for 25-35 minutes until the apples are tender and crust is golden. (If topping begins to over-brown before the apples are finished, cover with foil and return it to the oven to finish baking.)
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm with some vanilla ice cream!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
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Serving Suggestions
This easy apple crisp should be enjoyed warm, fresh from the oven if possible. You can enjoy it on its own or add a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of homemade whipped cream. Take it up another notch by drizzling on some caramel sauce for an extra decadent dessert!
Proper Storage
- Does apple crisp need to be refrigerated? Apple crisp can stay at room temperature for a day but after that, it should be refrigerated. Just pop the pan back in the oven or individual servings in the microwave to heat it back up before serving.
- Can you freeze apple crisp? Yes, you can freeze apple crisp, either before or after baking. You can bake it from frozen or allow it to thaw in the fridge first. Keep in mind that baking it from frozen will require extra time.
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