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Apple crisp recipe is one of the easiest and most delicious desserts to make. It contains all the fall goodness with a juicy, sweet, buttery flavor. It’s topped with an oat apple crisp topping for crunch. It’s absolutely delicious!
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The topping has oats that add texture and flavor. There’s also plenty of brown sugar, which gives it that caramelized taste we all love so much. And don’t forget the cinnamon – it really makes the dish come alive.
Also, try my cherry crisp and peach crisp recipe!
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Why You’ll This Easy Apple Crisp
- It’s simple to make, much easier than an apple pie! Once you’re done with the little prep work of peeling and slicing the apples, this is one of the easiest desserts to bake.
- This recipe has melted butter poured over the top after the crisp is baked It give it the ultimate flavor.
- It’s perfect for fall and winter and great for anyone who doesn’t want to fuss with a super fancy dessert.
Apple Crisp Ingredients
Apples – Any variety will work. We used Granny Smith green apples. They need to be peeled and thinly sliced.
Corn Starch – This helps to thicken the filling.
Sugar – Granulated sugar sweetens the dessert.
Vanilla Extract – Use pure vanilla extract to enhance the flavors in the recipe.
Lemon Juice – Fresh squeezed lemon juice to add acidity to the filling.
Brown Sugar – Gives the crisp a deeper molasses flavor.
Rolled Oats – Used in the topping and get nice and crisp with baked with butter.
Flour – All-purpose flour is also used in the topping.
Cinnamon & Nutmeg – These fall spices add flavor to the apple crips.
Butter – Adds so much flavor to the topping.
Recipe Tips
While slicing and peeling the apples, place them in a large bowl filled with cold lemon water. This way they won’t brown as you’re slicing and peeling all 5 apples.
Pour the melted butter over the top after the crisp is baked. This adds even more flavor to the apple crisp.
You can use a sheet pan or a square pan to bake an apple crips as well. This is an easy dessert and what you bake it in won’t change the flavor or texture too much.
FAQ: What apples are best for making apple crisp?
Many types of apples can be used to make apples crisp, but some are better than others. Some recommended varieties include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, and Jonathan apples. These apples have a good balance of sweet and tart flavors and hold up well when baked.
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Apple Crisp Recipe Easy
Ingredients
Apple Crisp Filling
- 5 green apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Apple Crisp Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Peel and thinly slice the apples.
- Mix the sliced apples, corn starch, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl and mix using a spatula until the ingredients are combined.
- In another mixing bowl add in the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cubed butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
- Mix the topping with your hands until it becomes a crumble texture.
- In a round skillet layer the apples evenly until the bottom is filled. Then add a second layer over until you run out of apples.
- Crumble the apple crisp topping over the top of the apples, covering all of them.
- Place the skillet on a baking sheet and in the oven for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.The apples will be tender and the topping should be brown and crispy.
- Melt the 1/2 cup butter and pour it all over the top of the crisp.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This recipe was incredible, the best comfort food dessert, I served it with coffee ice cream and could not get enough! Will be making this again.
I love the smell of my house when I make this! It screams fall & I can’t wait!! It’s always a hit!
I am so ready for apple season! This crisp is incredible, I only wish I made a double batch!