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Easy Apple Crisp

Easy Apple Crisp | Classic Cinnamon Crumble Dessert

This Easy Apple Crisp combines juicy baked apples with warm cinnamon and a buttery oat crumble topping. It's an easy, comforting dessert that's perfect for fall, holidays, family dinners, or whenever you're craving a cozy homemade treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Filling
  • 6 medium Granny Smith apples peeled and sliced
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Crisp Topping
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed

Equipment

  • 1 9×9-inch Baking Dish For baking
  • 2 Mixing Bowls Filling and topping
  • 1 Apple Peeler Optional
  • 1 Chef's Knife Slice apples evenly
  • 1 Measuring Cups & Spoons Accurate measuring

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).Toss the sliced apples with both sugars, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour.Spread the apple mixture evenly into a greased baking dish.In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.Cut the cold butter into the mixture until coarse crumbs form.Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the apples.Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the topping is golden and the apples are tender.Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

  • Mix Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples for extra flavor.
  • Cold butter creates the crispiest topping.
  • Don't skip the cooling time—the filling thickens as it rests.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat in the oven or air fryer for the crispiest topping.
    Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor.