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Classic Homemade Apple Crisp – Warm, Cozy Fall Dessert Delight
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Apple Crisp recipe

This easy homemade Apple Crisp recipe is the ultimate fall dessert! Featuring a warm, cinnamon-spiced apple filling and a buttery, crunchy oat topping, it's incredibly comforting. Perfect for beginners, this classic dessert is a crowd-pleaser for holidays, weeknights, and everything in between.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: autumn, Christmas, comfort food,, fall, homemade dessert, Thanksgiving,
Yield: 6 servings
Author: recipessoft.com

Materials

For the Apple Filling:

  • 6 cups Apples peeled, cored, and sliced; such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

For the Crisp Topping:

  • 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • 2/3 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick Cold Unsalted Butter (cut into small cubes)

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish or a similar-sized pie dish.
  • Make the Apple Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  • Make the Crisp Topping: In the same bowl (no need to wash it), combine the 3/4 cup flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Stir to blend.
  • Add the Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the oat mixture. Use a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is about the size of peas.
  • Assemble the Crisp: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apple filling in the baking dish.
  • Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly around the edges.
  • Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to thicken. Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.