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The Best Apple Crisp Recipe

Apple Crisp Recipe (Unique Version)

Emily Hartwell
A simple and cozy dessert featuring sweet, tender apples topped with a crunchy oat and butter crumble. Perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 People
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling:

  • 6 medium apples peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Crumble Topping:

  • ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish.
    The Best Apple Crisp Recipe

For the topping:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold butter and use your fingers or a fork to create a crumbly mixture with small clumps.
    The Best Apple Crisp Recipe
  • Sprinkle this over the apples.
    The Best Apple Crisp Recipe
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple juices are bubbling.
    The Best Apple Crisp Recipe
  • Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Optional: top with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce.
    The Best Apple Crisp Recipe

Notes

Tips & Variations

  • Use a mix of sweet and tart apples (like Honeycrisp and Granny Smith) for the best flavor.
  • Add ½ cup chopped nuts to the topping for extra crunch.
  • For a make-ahead version, assemble the crisp and refrigerate for up to 1 day before baking.
  • Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.