Description
Old-Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp: A classic dessert featuring tender baked apples topped with a crispy, buttery oat topping. This simple apple crisp recipe is perfect for fall or whenever you’re craving a warm, comforting treat. Ideal served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Easy to make and full of classic flavors!
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling:
6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Crisp Topping:
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbly and tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
For the best flavor, use a mix of sweet and tart apples such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the oven to maintain the crispy topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
Keywords: Old-fashioned apple crisp, easy apple crisp, baked apple dessert, fall apple dessert, classic apple crisp, apple crumble recipe, oat topping dessert