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Easy Apple Crisp


  • Author: Sara McKenney
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

Craving a cozy dessert that’s easy and crowd-pleasing? This Easy Apple Crisp is a classic treat layered with warm cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a buttery oat crumble. Whether you need quick breakfast ideas, an easy dessert recipe, or comforting food ideas for a chilly evening, this apple crisp delivers every time. It’s one of those simple and satisfying dishes that makes the kitchen smell like fall and tastes like homemade love in every bite. Serve it warm with ice cream for the ultimate indulgence or enjoy it chilled as a sweet snack.


Ingredients

6 cups sliced apples

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon cornstarch

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed

1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)


Instructions

1. Wash, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. Peel if preferred. Toss in lemon juice.

2. Add sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cornstarch to the apples. Mix well. Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

3. In a bowl, combine flour, oats, sugars, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and cut it in with a pastry cutter until crumbly. Add nuts if using.

4. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish.

5. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling.

6. Let the crisp cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for the best flavor balance.

Keep butter cold while mixing the topping to ensure a crisp texture.

For extra crunch, include chopped nuts or increase the amount of oats slightly.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 31g
  • Sodium: 105mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 49g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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