Apple Crisp
This classic Apple Crisp is warm, cozy, and irresistibly delicious. Tender apples spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg are baked beneath a golden, buttery oat topping. Perfect for fall gatherings, Sunday dinners, or anytime you’re craving comfort food, this easy dessert is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- 6 cups apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cut into small pieces
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread evenly in the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, flour, and salt. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle oat mixture evenly over the apples.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, until topping is golden brown and apples are tender and bubbly.
Notes
- Use a mix of tart (Granny Smith) and sweet (Honeycrisp, Fuji) apples for best flavor.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic touch.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra crunch.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven to keep the topping crisp.
- Can be frozen unbaked (without topping) for up to 3 months.