Apple Crisp is delicious and satisfying, made with apples and some pantry staples. This classic Fall dessert is simpler and easier to make than apple pie!
You may like to try Filipino desserts like Mango Float and Buko Pandan Salad.
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Notes and substitutions
- Apples: Use apples that keep their shape during baking and don't turn mushy. Some examples are Jonagold, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady (or Cripps Pink), Fuji, Gala, Braeburn, Cortland, and Granny Smith apples. I used a combination of sweet Golden Delicious and tart Empire apples in this recipe.
- Oats: Use old-fashioned oats (rolled oats or whole oats) for a chewy, crunchy texture. Do not use steel-cut oats; instant oats will disintegrate into the mixture.
- Optional ingredient: Walnuts or pecans will add more crunch to the topping.
How to make this recipe
Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat it to 350° F (177° C).
(1)Make the streusel topping by combining flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add melted butter and vanilla extract.
(2)Mix them together and refrigerate while you prepare the apples. The butter will solidify and form clumps resulting in a crunchier topping.
(3)Peel the apples and remove the core. Cut them evenly into chunks with about ¾-inch thickness. Squeeze half of the lemon over them.
(4)Add sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Toss them together.
(5)Transfer the apples to a 2-quart baking dish.
(6)Take the streusel topping from the fridge. Distribute them evenly over the apples.
(7)Bake for 50-60 minutes until the top is golden brown and juices are bubbling around the edges.
Apple Crisp is best enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Frequently asked questions
The choice is yours. If you leave the skin on, the apples will have a texture that some don't particularly enjoy. You can partially peel them if you are unsure.
Apple crisp is very similar to an apple crumble. They are baked fresh fruits with a crumbly topping, though apple crisp is usually made with oats and nuts.
Yes! You can keep Apple Crisp in the fridge for up to one day if unbaked or a week if already baked. You can also freeze it to extend its shelf life.
Watch how I make it here
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📖 Recipe
Easy Apple Crisp Recipe with Crunchy Oat Topping
Equipment
- 2-quart baking dish (I used a 10.5”x8”x2” oval dish)
Ingredients
For the Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour sub:white whole wheat or gluten-free blend
- 1¼ cups old-fashioned oats (see note)
- ⅓ cup light or dark brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (use half for table salt)
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
For the Apple Filling:
- 3 pounds apples (see note)
- ½ lemon
- 3 tablespoons granulated or brown sugar sub:honey
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch sub:flour (2x)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon sub:nutmeg, cloves, or allspice
For Serving:
- Vanilla Ice Cream or Whipped Cream optional
Instructions
- Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat it to 350° F (177° C).
- Make the streusel topping by combining flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Mix them together and refrigerate while you prepare the apples.
- Peel the apples and remove the core. Cut them evenly into chunks with about ¾-inch thickness. Squeeze half of the lemon over them.
- Add sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Toss them together.
- Transfer the apples to your baking dish.
- Take the streusel topping from the fridge. Distribute them evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the top is golden brown and juices are bubbling around the edges.
- Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Video
Notes
- Apples: Use apples that keep their shape during baking and don't turn mushy. Some examples are Jonagold, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady (or Cripps Pink), Fuji, Gala, Braeburn, Cortland, and Granny Smith apples. I used a combination of sweet Golden Delicious and tart Empire apples in this recipe.
- Oats: Use old-fashioned oats (rolled oats or whole oats) for a chewy, crunchy texture. Do not use steel-cut oats; instant oats will disintegrate into the mixture.
- Optional ingredient: Walnuts or pecans will add more crunch to the topping.
Jomelyn
This oatmeal recipe is so easy to make! Tried and tested and ai never fail to make it delicious. Thank you for the recioe
Nora
Thank you so much for your feedback! Happy you liked it!
Bim
Right timing, Nora. We have a small group meeting this weekend and I have no idea what to bring for potluck. Will make this and I’m sure my friends will love it. Thank you again Nora.