Description

This Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp is a comforting dessert, featuring spiced apples topped with a buttery, oat-filled crisp topping. It’s the perfect fall treat, combining warm apples with a sweet and crunchy topping. The mix of cinnamon and lemon juice adds a delightful zing to the apples, while the oats provide a satisfying texture in the topping. It’s easy to make and will fill your home with an irresistible aroma.

Ingredients

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For the Spiced Apples:

6 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and chopped (other varieties can be used; can also be sliced)
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
¾ tsp ground cinnamon
1 ½ tsp lemon juice

For the Crisp Topping:

1 cup light brown sugar
¾ cup old-fashioned oats (quick oats can be used, but it may have a slightly different texture)
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of kosher salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, diced into small cubes

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss to coat the apples evenly, then spread the mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
In another bowl, mix together the brown sugar, oats, flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
Add the cold, diced butter to the oat mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.

Let the crisp cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

You can substitute the Golden Delicious apples with other varieties, such as Granny Smith, for a more tart flavor.
This crisp can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for a couple of days.

For a gluten-free version, you can swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Category: Dessert, Fruit Crisp, Fall Recipes
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American