Apple Crisp

Warm, tender apples topped with a golden, buttery oat crumble. This easy apple crisp is the perfect comfort dessert served with vanilla ice cream.

Prep: 15min
Cook: 45min
Serves: 8
easy
320 cal
Bubbling apple crisp with golden oat topping in a white baking dish

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Honeycrisp applespeeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugarpacked
  • 1/2 cup cold buttercubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    Toss sliced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Spread in prepared baking dish.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle oat mixture evenly over apples.

  5. 5

    Bake 40-45 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples are tender.

  6. 6

    Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

💡 Pro Tips

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor. Don't overmix the topping - you want it crumbly, not smooth.

🔄 Variations

Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans to topping. Try adding 1/4 cup dried cranberries to apple mixture for color and tartness.

🏠 Storage

Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes to restore crispness.