Everyone needs a classic Apple Crisp recipe in their collection!
Apple slices are tossed in cinnamon sugar and baked under a crispy brown sugar oatmeal topping with optional nuts or coconut.
Ingredient Tips for Apple Crisp
- Apples: Any apples (or a combination of) will work, but Granny Smith apples are my preference. I like that they have a tart flavor and hold their shape without becoming mushy. If you choose a different variety, the cooking time may vary so check the apples early.
- Oats: Use rolled oats which are also sometimes called large flake oats for the best texture. Quick oats can be used but the texture will change slightly.
- Flour: A bit of flour with the apples thickens the juices.
- Sugar: This recipe uses both white and brown sugar for a perfect flavor.
- Butter: Use unsalted butter. If using salted, omit salt from the topping.
- Nuts: I love the flavor either nuts or coconut add to the topping once it gets toasty. You can use any type of chopped nuts.
How to Make Apple Crisp
- Prepare crisp topping according to the recipe below.
- Toss peeled and sliced apples with sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
- Arrange the apples in a baking dish and sprinkle with the topping.
- Bake until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Storing Apple Crisp
- Keep leftover apple crisp covered at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy it cold or reheat portions in the microwave.
- Freeze individual portions in freezer-safe containers for up to 4 months and let them thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
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Apple Crisp Recipe
Warm cinnamon-spiced apples are baked under a golden, buttery oat and brown sugar crumble.
Ingredients
Topping
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans or coconut, or walnuts, optional
- ⅛ teaspoon salt optional
Apples
- 6 cups sliced Granny smith apples peeled and cored, sliced ¼-inch thick
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, ¼ cup flour, and cinnamon. Mix with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture sticks together and forms pea-sized crumbs. Stir in the oats and pecans or coconut (if using).
- In a large bowl toss the sliced apples with sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
- Place the apples in a 9×9 or 2qt baking dish and sprinkle with the oat topping.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and the apples are tender. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Granny Smith apples are firm and tart, making an ideal choice for this dessert, but you can use any other firm apple variety. Softer varieties can work but and also become mushy so check them early.
- This recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen. To prep apples ahead of time, toss with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to prevent browning. Add a few minutes of baking if the crisp goes straight into the oven from the refrigerator. If frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
- The topping can be frozen for future crisps and sprinkled onto fruit fillings straight from the freezer.
- Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 384 | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 423IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dessert
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Could you use cornstarch instead of flour to make GF (also using GF oats of course)
Hi Karen, when I make this gluten free I opt for a gluten free all-purpose flour, but cornstarch should work as well.
I was wondering if you thought adding cranberries to the recipe would require a change in cooking time. Thanks!
The cooking time should remain the same.
Fantastic recipe!
Hi, I’m a young 73, Comanche Indian have hundreds of interests
cooking by far is # 4 or 5. an YES , BEAR CAN COOK !!!
NOT ALL BEARS,BUT THIS ONE ENJOYS COOKING DELISHIOUS DINNERS,LUNCHES, BREAKFASTS. HOLIDAY MEALS.
AND MOST OF ALL B B Q ‘S, I AM LOOKING AT YOUR RECIPES AN LOVE THEM… , LONG AGO I USE TOO BAKE APPLE CRISP FOR MY WIFE. Who’s passed in Nov. 22.
l AM BACK AT IT AGAIN AN WANT TO SPOIL MY NIECES AN NEPHEWS , CAN YA HELP THIS BEAR ???
Hi Joseph, that’s so special that you want to spoil your nieces and nephews with delicious food! I am sure they will love that. Enjoy!