Few desserts capture the comfort of home quite like a warm apple crisp. With its tender spiced apples and golden, buttery oat topping, apple crisp is a timeless favorite that’s as easy to make as it is to love. Unlike pie, it skips the fuss of a crust and goes straight for the good stuff: gooey fruit and a crunchy crumble. Whether you’re serving it for a holiday, Sunday dinner, or just because, this dessert is always a crowd-pleaserespecially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Ingredients
For the apple filling:
- 6 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
For the crisp topping:
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch or similar baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour until evenly coated. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine the oats, flour, sugars, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold butter and use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to work it into the mixture until it forms a crumbly texture.
- Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are bubbly and tender.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Conclusion
This apple crisp is everything you want in a fall dessert: sweet, spiced, crunchy, and cozy. It’s simple enough for a weeknight treat but delicious enough to impress guests at any gathering. Keep it in your seasonal rotation, and don’t be surprised if it becomes a family favorite year-round. 🍏🥣✨