Warm, cinnamon-spiced apples baked under a buttery, crunchy oat topping. It’s easier than pie, smells like fall, and tastes incredible with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 🥧✨
🍏 Classic Apple Crisp Recipe
Serves: 6–8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 40–45 minutes
Ingredients
For the apple filling:
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6 cups sliced, peeled apples (about 5–6 medium; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are best)
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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2 tsp cornstarch (for a thicker filling)
For the crisp topping:
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1 cup old-fashioned oats
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
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¾ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp cinnamon
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½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch (or similar) baking dish.
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Prepare the apple filling:
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In a large bowl, toss apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
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Spread evenly in the baking dish.
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Make the crisp topping:
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In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
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Cut in the cold butter using a fork or your fingers until crumbly and coarse.
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Assemble:
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Sprinkle topping evenly over the apple mixture.
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Bake:
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40–45 minutes, until topping is golden brown and apples are bubbly and tender.
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Cool slightly before serving.
🍨 Serving Ideas
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Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel drizzle.
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Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra crunch.
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Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor balance.
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