Apple Crisp

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5 from 4 votes

A warm and cozy apple crisp topped with a buttery oat crumble, perfect for fall gatherings or weeknight desserts.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apple crisp recipe, best apple crisp recipe, easy apple crisp

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings people

Calories 339kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Equipment

9-inch baking pan
10-inch cast iron skillet
11 x 7-inch baking dish

Ingredients

For the Filling

6 cups peeled, thinly sliced apples (about 6 medium apples)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt

For the Topping

¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened
Optional, for serving: vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch square baking dish, 10-inch cast iron skillet, or 11 x 7-inch dish (or other similar 2-2 ½ quart dish) with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, stir together filling ingredients. Transfer filling to prepared dish and set aside.
In a separate bowl, stir together the oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the butter and mash with a fork (or your fingers) until you have a crumbly mixture.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple filling.
Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy and the apples are soft. If your apples are sliced a little bit thicker, they may need 50-60 minutes in the oven to soften. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 5-10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Top with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce if desired.

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Notes

Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Gala, and Braeburn are all great apples for this recipe. A mix of tart and sweet yields the best flavor.

If you prefer, you can skip the step of peeling the apples. The apple peels will add a little bit of texture to the finished dish, but they will not be too tough.

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