This brings back such fantastic childhood memories since this vintage 1924 recipe has been around for so long just about everyone's mom in the 1960s made this when I was growing up.
Our recipe is easier and has such a classic basic flavor, and you can actually tweak it by adding more or fewer spices.
Of course, if you're not a fan of apples, we've also tried blueberry, bing cherries, raspberries, and even some mango as an addition you can check below for some other suggestions.
We use simple pantry ingredients that will have this delicious crisp on your tables in around 55 minutes.
Don't forget to add a scoop of your favorite ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream as a garnish to finish off this bowl of comforting dessert.
If you're a big apple fan you may also like to try our Baked Apple Cider Donuts, and our Homemade Apple Cider those are two other favorite fall treats.
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Apple Crisp Made Easy Step by Step
- preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- peel the apples and place in a buttered dish with some lemon juice, cinnamon, sugar
- make the topping
- bake for around 55 minutes and serve warm with ice cream
Ingredients You Will Need(for complete instructions scroll to the recipe card below)
- apples
- lemon juice
- flour
- unsalted butter
- cinnamon
- salt
- brown sugar
- Optional
- whipped cream, ice cream
Other Fruit Subs for Apples
- raspberries
- blackberries
- boysenberries
- diced mango
- diced pears
- diced peaches
- chopped bing cherries
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If you're not convinced this apple crisp is the easiest on the net, just try it once and you will be happy you found this recipe.
Hopefully, you googled "how to make easy apple crisp" and found me.
If you want to add a dollop of freshly whipped heavy cream on top or a scoop of your favorite summertime ice cream, go for it and enjoy!.
Apple Crisp
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 55 HourTotal time: 55 H & 10 M
This is a quick easy dessert using apples, oatmeal, and butter topping for an addicting fall old fashioned apple crisp dessert.
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 McIntosh apples peeled and sliced thin or chopped (in my opinion, these are all the best overall apples for baking in this recipe however you can also use Braeburn, Jonathan, Granny Smith, Cortland, or Rome apples, a tart apple works the best)
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of lemon juice
- Topping:
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced into small cubes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Butter or line a 9 x 9 square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl add the apples drizzle them with lemon juice, then add the sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon,
- Add the apples to the prepared baking dish and make the topping.
- Using a clean bowl, add the oats, butter, last teaspoon of cinnamon, brown sugar, salt, flour, and make a crumb mixture for the topping.
- Sprinkle over the apples.
- Bake at 350 degrees until browned and bubbling around 55 minutes.
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Disclosure: This recipe was originally shared in 2015. It was edited and re-published in 2021.
I am so using this recipe since I often crave something a little e sweet and would have to throw the rest away if I made a larger recipe. Loving it.
ReplyDeleteClaudia, this is Larry's favorite dessert. He's diabetic, so I try not to bake too much. I've got some golden delicious apples and I'm going to give this a try tonight. It really isn't too terrible in terms of nutrition either. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great, Claudia and I can see why your son loves it. You have good will power, I could never have just a taste. Take care.
ReplyDeleteJust wanted you to know I made this for Larry last night and his exact words were: "The only thing I don't like is that it's gone." I sneaked a bite and will make again. I'm going to try to lighten up just a bit by using whipped butter. We'll see how it goes. Thanks for a great dessert for one.
ReplyDeleteApple crisp is my kids favourite dessert! You can't beat it with cream or ice cream.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love apple crisp - it's one of my favorite fall desserts! Your version looks so delicious - I can't wait to try it soon!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful and easy dessert! Those flavors sound amazing and definitely the perfect seasonal use for apples.
ReplyDeleteLove this recipe - the oats and apple are a great combination!
ReplyDeleteI am totally in love with this recipe, Claudia, and you are so right, I think of autumn, I think of apples! Bookmarked to try!
ReplyDeleteThe only time I ever buy that many apples is when I make this dessert. :) We love it and cold never grow tired of it!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like the perfect dessert to put on my table for Thanksgiving! I love how easy it is! Thank you for this recipe!
ReplyDeleteWhat a yummy apple crisp. I had a bunch of apples from my trip to the farm and made this. So tasty!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like i never can find Mcintosh apples in my area. So i went with Fuji and the apple crisp was delicious.
ReplyDeleteI'm binging on apples lately. And apple crisp is one of my favorite seasonal treat. I can't wait to give your recipe a try. Yum! Looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite recipes for fall! All I need is some ice cream to enjoy this.
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