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A high-resolution digital photograph showcases a fresh apple crisp in a white ceramic dish, featuring golden-brown oat topping over tender apple slices.

Classic Apple Crisp Recipe

Jana Rae
This easy homemade apple crisp recipe features juicy cinnamon apples & a buttery oat topping. Ready in 1 hour - perfect with ice cream!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling:

  • 6 medium apples mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

For the Crisp Topping:

  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions
 

Preparing the Apples

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  • Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch thick pieces
  • In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice, sugar, and spices

Making the Topping

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients
  • Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs

Assembling & Baking

  • Transfer apples to baking dish
  • Sprinkle topping evenly over apples
  • Bake 40-45 minutes until golden and bubbly

Notes

Serving Suggestions

  • À la mode: With vanilla ice cream
  • Decadent: Drizzled with caramel sauce
  • Crunchy: Topped with chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Breakfast version: Served with yogurt

Expert Tips for Perfect Results

✅ Apple selection: Use 2-3 varieties for complex flavor
✅ Texture tip: Keep butter cold for crispier topping
✅ Make ahead: Assemble up to 1 day in advance
✅ Storage: Keeps well refrigerated for 5 days