Description
This apple crisp recipe is warm, comforting, and incredibly easy to make. With tender spiced apples and a buttery oat topping, it’s the kind of dessert that feels like a hug in a bowl. Perfect for family dinners, holidays, or a weeknight treat, it requires minimal effort but delivers maximum comfort. Pair it with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–7 medium apples (mix of tart and sweet), peeled and sliced
- 1 cup brown sugar, divided
- 2 tbsp flour (for filling)
- 1 tsp cinnamon, divided
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Toss sliced apples with 2 tbsp flour, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch dish.
- In another bowl, mix oats, flour, ½ cup brown sugar, remaining cinnamon, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over apples.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes until topping is golden and filling is bubbling.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Mix apple varieties for the best flavor balance.
- Add chopped nuts to the topping for extra crunch.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg