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The Best Easy Apple Crisp Recipe (Classic & Homemade)

The Best Easy Apple Crisp Recipe (Classic & Homemade)

This classic apple crisp combines tender cinnamon apples with a buttery, crumbly oat topping. It makes 8 servings and is wonderful served warm with vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Filling
  • 8 medium apples, about 3 pounds Firm apples, peeled, cored, and sliced about 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg, optional
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
Crisp Topping
  • 1 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted or cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts, optional

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly butter an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish.
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples approximately 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Toss the apples with the granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, optional nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and optional chopped nuts in a bowl.
  6. Stir in the butter until coarse, crumbly clumps form. Do not mix the topping into a smooth dough.
  7. Scatter the topping evenly over the apples without pressing it down firmly.
  8. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apple juices bubble around the edges.
  9. Let the crisp stand for at least 10 minutes before serving so the filling can thicken slightly.

Notes

Use firm apples and a mixture of tart and sweet varieties for the best balance. If the topping browns before the apples are tender, loosely cover the dish with foil for the rest of the baking time. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or lightly sweetened yogurt.