Easy Baked Apple Crisp is a classic fall dessert that is perfect for a cozy night in. This easy recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients, and it's sure to become a family favorite. The tart apples are perfectly complemented by the sweet and crunchy topping, and the whole dessert is baked to golden perfection.
Apple crisp is an ultimate fall dessert. When the weather turns cool, you just think of cinnamon and apples. Not only do you get the impact of a great dessert but the smell in your house will be wonderful. Apples and cinnamon are just a big hug when combined together. Fall has not really begun, until I have made my first batch. Not that you can only eat it in the fall. You can have a bit of fall anytime of the year.
Try some of our other favorites, such as Pumpkin Sheet Cake, Pumpkin Earthquake Cake, or Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies.
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Ingredients for Easy Apple Crisp
Apple Filling
- apples
- cinnamon
- brown sugar
- all-purpose flour
- vanilla extract
- salt
Topping
- old-fashioned oats
- all-purpose flour
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- butter, cold
FAQs
Apple Crisp is a classic dessert featuring a warm, spiced apple filling topped with a crunchy, buttery oat streusel. It's a comforting and simple dessert that's perfect for fall or any time you crave a fruity treat.
Yes, you can prepare the Apple Crisp ahead of time. Assemble the crisp as directed but do not bake it. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, remove from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking as directed.
Store leftover Apple Crisp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or the entire dish in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.
Yes, you can freeze Apple Crisp. Allow it to cool completely after baking, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil or place it in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the oven before serving.
Yes, you can use instant oats, but the texture of the topping will be different. Old-fashioned oats provide a heartier, chewier texture, while instant oats will make the topping softer.
Top Tips
- If you don't want to peel your apples, you do not have to. Apple crisp is delicious with the peel and without peel.
- I love to use Granny Smith apples for baking. Gala apples, Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, or any tart apple would also work well, so choose your favorite.
- Cut your apples thin enough so they can cook through and not be crunchy.
- If you want to make peeling the apples faster, use an apple peeler.
- Serve with whipping topping, caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream.
How to make Baked Apple Crisp
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a 9x13" pan with nonstick spray.
- Slice apples as evenly as you can, so you don't have some slices cooked more or less than others. Place apples in a large bowl and mix in cinnamon, brown sugar, and flour until evenly coated.
- Gather topping ingredients.
- In another large bowl, mix together old-fashioned oats, flour, cinnamon, brown sugar, baking powder. Use the stick of butter, right out of the refrigerator, so it is cold. Use a pastry cutter or your hands and mix, until crumbly.
- Spread apples into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle crumble topping over the apples.
- Bake in 375 degree oven for 35-45 minutes or until juices are bubbling and topping is golden brown. Allow to cook at least 5 minutes, then serve with ice cream, caramel sauce, or just plain. Cover and store in refrigerator up to 5 days.
Baked Apple Crisp Recipe
Ingredients
Apples
- 8-9 medium apples (about 10 cups) peeled, sliced
- 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 stick (½ cup) butter, cold
Instructions
Apples
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare your 9x13" pan with nonstick spray.
- Slice apples as evenly as you can, so you don't have some slices cooked more or less than others. Place apples in a large bowl and mix in cinnamon, brown sugar, and flour until evenly coated.
Crumble topping
- Gather topping ingredients.
- In a large bowl, mix old-fashioned oats, flour, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Use the stick of butter, right out of the refrigerator, so it is cold. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, mix, until crumbly.
- Spread apples into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle crumble topping over the apples.
- Bake in 375 degree oven for 30-40 minutes or until juices are bubbling and topping is golden brown. Allow to cook at least 5 minutes, then serve with ice cream, caramel sauce, or just plain. Cover and store in refrigerator up to 5 days.
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