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A warm serving of apple crisp with a golden-brown topping

Quick way to grow classic Apple Crisp perfection

This classic apple crisp recipe offers a quick and delightful way to enjoy a warm, comforting dessert. It features tender baked apples topped with a sweet, buttery oat crumble, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup rolled oats
  • 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup cold butter, cut into pieces

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large bowl
  • pastry blender (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice; toss until the apples are evenly coated.
Making the Topping
  1. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the topping.
  2. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples.
  2. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Let the crisp cool slightly before serving; it is delicious warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For best results, use a mix of sweet and tart apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp. You can also add a pinch of ground ginger to the filling for an extra layer of flavor.