Easy Apple Crisp
Last Updated on January 20, 2024 by Allison Lancaster
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this easy apple crisp recipe. This delectable dessert recipe is crafted to perfection, combining the natural sweetness of apples with the wholesome goodness of oats. Experience the delightful blend of textures as the tender baked apples meld harmoniously with the crunchy oat topping. Savor the ultimate apple-infused comfort in every delightful bite of our apple crumble with oats.
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One of our favorite family activities in the fall is going apple picking. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon outdoors together, in the fresh, crisp, fall air and sunshine. The bonus is you get fresh apples, right off the tree!
When you have a load of apples, of course, you have to make my applesauce cake recipe and eat tons of apples fresh. But, let’s not forget the classic apple crisp. Loads of fresh apples, combined with cinnamon, butter, and brown sugar come together to create a symphony of delicious fall flavor.
This easy dessert is about to become your favorite fall dessert. With all the delicious apples available during apple season, juicy apple slices, and a yummy crunchy topping, it might dethrone homemade apple pie as the best fall dessert for all your gatherings.
Easy Apple Crisp Ingredients & Substitutions:
All-purpose flour – Gluten-free flour, such as Bob’s Red Mill flour can be used instead to make a gluten-free apple crisp.
Brown Sugar – Light brown sugar is a good substitute. I personally prefer normal brown sugar though!
Apples – Peeled, cored, and diced. Use your favorite type of apple for this recipe. I like Granny Smith and Red Delicious for this apple crumble with oats recipe personally!
Lemon juice – Freshly squeezed juice is always best. Use bottled lemon juice in a pinch.
Vanilla extract – High-quality vanilla extract will ensure the best flavor.
How To Make Apple Crumble With Oats
- Preheat the oven and prepare a baking pan.
- Mix together the crumb topping and cool it in the fridge.
- Peel, core, and dice the apples and place them in a pan.
- Melt butter, and add lemon juice, flour, vanilla, and brown sugar to mix with the diced apples.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping over the top of the apples and bake.
Serve
If you are looking for something to serve on top of or alongside your apple crisps consider a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a warm drizzle of caramel sauce, or both! There is something magical about cold vanilla ice cream served on top of or alongside a delicious apple crisp!
Whipped cream, homemade or store-bought would also make an excellent topping for this warm apple crumble.
How To Store Apple Crumble With Oats
This is best stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To enjoy again, simply reheat in the oven for 15 minutes at 350. You can also use the microwave to reheat it, or just enjoy it cold.
Recipe FAQ’s:
What kind of apples should I use for apple desserts?
You can actually use any apple for any reason or recipe. However, some lend themselves better to baking or fresh eating due to the amount of natural sweetness that they have.
I like to use a mix of Red Delicious and Granny Smith apples for this recipe, as they blend well together in my opinion, but mix it up and try any of these apples:
Cortland
Braeburn
Empire
Fuji
Gala
Golden Delicious
Pink Lady
Can I freeze this apple crisp?
Yes, you can freeze leftover apple crisp in a freezer-safe airtight container after it has cooled down. You can then place your apple crisp in the freezer for up to three months. If you would like to freeze the whole apple crisp, cool it down and wrap it tightly with two layers of plastic wrap. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before reheating it.
Do I need to peel the apples?
Whether or not you peel the crisp apples for your apple crisp is entirely up to you and your preference. The apple crisp will be delicious either way, however, just know that if you don’t peel the apples for your crisp the skin can pull away from the apples and change the texture of your apple filling a little bit. If you decide to leave the peels on, make sure that you wash your apples thoroughly.
How should I slice my apples?
You can slice your apples any way that you like, including dicing them in small squares. The most important thing is to make sure that all of the sliced apples are approximately the same size so that they cook evenly, and you don’t end up with any crunchy bites in your apple crisp.
What is the difference between a cobbler, a crumble, and a crisp?
You may be wondering what the difference is between all of these amazing classic fall dessert recipes so let’s find out!
Cobbler – A cobbler traditionally has a scone, biscuit, or pie crust type of topping over the fruit filling.
Crumbles- A crumble has a topping that is made of sugar, butter, and flour that is “crumbled” over the top of the fruit filling before baking.
Crisps- A crisp has oats or nuts in the topping that is sprinkled over the fruit filling to give a “crisp” texture in contrast to the soft fruit filling.
Can I double the recipe?
Need this recipe to feed a crowd? Yes, you can double the recipe and make this in a 13×9 pan instead of an 8×8 or 9×9.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, you can absolutely make this easy apple crisp recipe ahead of time. If you are planning to serve this as dessert at a dinner party or for the holidays you can make it a day ahead of time. Just refrigerate it overnight and then reheat it in the oven at 350 degrees before you are ready to serve it. Note, you probably don’t want to make this more than 24 hours ahead of time, unless you are freezing it, because the crisp topping may become soggy.
Can I make individual servings with this recipe?
Yes, you can make individual servings of this recipe by baking your apple crisps in ramekins. Just scoop the apple filling into the individual ramekins and spooning the apple crumble on top, and then bake as usual. Consider placing your ramekins with individual apple crisps on a baking sheet to make them easier to move in and out of the oven.
What crumble variations can I make?
If you would like to add a little something extra to your crumble topping, consider adding in some chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans. If you really want to make it fancy, put some candied pecans or walnuts on top of your apple crumble.
Other Apple-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love
- Stewed Cinnamon Apples
- Almond Apple Pie
- Apple Pecan Pie Bars
- Maple Bacon Apple Cake
- Caramel Apple Mini Fruit Pies
- Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
This delicious apple crisp recipe is easy to make, and a great way to use an abundance of fresh fall apples. This apple dessert is perfect for a weeknight dessert, and it may even make its way to your holiday dessert table this year for Thanksgiving or Christmas. If you try it, please come back and leave me a comment letting me know how you liked it. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask! I love hearing from you!
Easy Apple Crisp Recipe:
Easy Apple Crisp
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this easy apple crisp recipe. This delectable dessert recipe is crafted to perfection, combining the natural sweetness of apples with the wholesome goodness of oats. Experience the delightful blend of textures as the tender baked apples meld harmoniously with the crunchy oat topping. Savor the ultimate apple-infused comfort in every delightful bite of our apple crumble with oats.
Ingredients
- Crumb Topping
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 2/3 cup butter salted preferred
Apple Filling
- 3-4 pounds apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 6 Tablespoons salted butter
- 4 Tablespoons all purpose flour
- 6 Tablespoons water
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13 dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together the following ingredients to make your crumb topping: flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
- Next, add the diced butter. Using your hands, rub the butter into the dry mixture until it's well combined and crumbly. Place in refrigerator to cool while preparing apple filling.
- In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter and flour then add water, lemon juice and vanilla. Finally add cinnamon and brown sugar. Be sure to mix well so there are no chunks of brown sugar.
- Place apples in your 9x13 baking dish. Pour butter mixture over apples and toss to coat the apples well. Spread apples in dish, evenly.
- Remove crumb topping from fridge and sprinkle evenly across apples.
- Bake in preheated oven about 35-40 minutes or until top is brown and apples are tender.
- Let cool ten minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 383Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 188mgCarbohydrates: 58gFiber: 5gSugar: 38gProtein: 3g
