If we need an easy dessert that feels like we tried harder than we did, we make our easy Apple Crisp. It’s one bowl, one pan, and it bakes up smelling so good that people start wandering into the kitchen asking when it’ll be ready.
Fortunately, this recipe is beyond simple! You toss the apples in the pan, stir together a quick oat topping, and the oven does the rest.
And let’s be honest, the best part is serving it warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s simple, it feeds a crowd, and it’s the kind of dessert everyone goes back for.
If you love apple desserts, try Apple Pie, Apple Dump Cake, Apple Cinnamon Muffins, and Caramel Apple Dip.
Why you’ll love it + Why it works:
- Simple Ingredients: This recipe uses pantry staples and fresh apples.
- Perfect for Gatherings: A 9×13 pan makes enough for holidays and family dinners.
- Tender Apples: The apples bake into a soft filling with warm cinnamon flavor.
- Crispy Topping: Oats and brown sugar create a sweet topping with great texture.
Easy Apple Crisp Ingredients
- Apples (10 cups): Creates the soft, sweet filling. We love using Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a combination for great flavor.
- Sugar (1 cup): Sweetens the apple filling.
- All-Purpose Flour (2-3 tablespoons): Helps thicken the juices released from the apples.
- Cinnamon (1 teaspoon): Adds warm flavor that pairs perfectly with apples.
- Water (½ cup): Helps soften the apples while baking.
- Quick Cooking Oats (1 cup): Adds texture and creates a classic crisp topping.
- All-Purpose Flour (1 cup): Helps form the crumble topping.
- Brown Sugar (1 cup, packed): Adds sweetness and rich flavor to the topping.
- Baking Powder (¼ teaspoon): Gives a little lift to the topping.
- Baking Soda (¼ teaspoon): Helps create texture in the crisp topping.
- Butter (½ cup, melted): Adds richness and helps create a golden topping.
How to Make Apple Crisp
PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
APPLES. Peel, core, and slice apples. Place in a 9×13 inch baking dish. In a bowl, mix sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and ground cinnamon together. Sprinkle evenly over apples. Pour ½ cup of water evenly over all.
CRISP TOPPING. Add oats, 1 cup flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda to melted butter. Mix well. Evenly spread the crumble over your apple mixture.
BAKE + ENJOY! Bake for 45 minutes. Enjoy warm with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce!!
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Use a mix of apples (like Granny Smith + Honeycrisp) for the best sweet-tart flavor and texture.
- Slice apples evenly so they bake at the same rate.
- If your apples are extra juicy, use 3 tablespoons flour to help thicken the filling.
- Let the crisp rest 10 minutes after baking so the filling sets up a bit.
- Make-ahead tip: bake, cool, then rewarm in the oven before serving.
Easy Apple Crisp Recipe
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Ingredients
- 10 cups apples
- 1 cup sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Peel, core, and slice apples. Place in a 9×13 inch baking dish. In a bowl, mix sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and ground cinnamon together. Sprinkle evenly over apples. Pour ½ cup of water evenly over all.
- Add oats, 1 cup flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda to melted butter. Mix well. Evenly crumble over your apple mixture.
- Bake for 45 minutes at 350°F. Enjoy warm with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream!!
Notes
- Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
- Slice apples evenly so they bake at the same rate.
- Place a baking sheet under the dish in case juices bubble over.
- Let the crisp rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Slice the apples 1-2 days before making the recipe, just note that they begin to brown.
To help slow this process, coat the apples in Ball’s Fresh Fruit powder or dip them in a lemon juice and water mixture. Once they have been treated, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Store into single-serve portions in airtight containers. Store in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Microwave in 30-second intervals until warm or heat up in a 350°F oven for about 15 minutes.
Freeze unbaked or bake it and allow it to cool. Cover the apple crisp with plastic wrap, then again with aluminum foil, and label. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Thaw overnight in the fridge. Preheat the oven to 350°F and remove the plastic and foil. If the crisp had been previously baked, then bake for 25-20 minutes or until bubbling. If it had not been baked previously, then bake for 45-50 minutes.
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This recipe was first shared October, 2022.
Just wondering– the ingredients list has 2-3 Tbsp of flour to be mixed into sugar cinnamon mixture that will be sprinkled over apples, but the instructions said to mix 1 Tbps of flour into the sugar cinnamon mixture. Which amount is correct?
I used old fashioned oats because that’s what I had on hand. Still turned out seriously yummy!
This recipe was so delicious! The whole family loved it, thanks so much for sharing.
I love the crunchy streusel it’s so yummy! Great recipe
Yum.
It’s a baking in the oven now. Its a smelling real fine! It’s a making me happy! Bahaha❤️💕
Love the crunch of apple crumble topping. Delicious recipe.
A totally sweet and simple dessert. It’s one of my favorites.
So delicious! I have already made this recipe twice this week and it’s always a huge hit!
I’m not a big apple dessert fan, but this one is my absolute favorite!! I won’t turn this down 🙂
the crumble on the top of this dish is amazing and I love it so much, thank you for sharing this recipe!
The best – my family loves your recipe. It’s our go-to these days!
Thanks Luna for the great fall recipes. Fall has always been my favorite season ever since I can remember especially when my kids were growing up. I live in Louisiana, so I will be lucky to need a sweater before Thanksgiving. I still enjoy the fall dishes that I look forward to and any new ones like your recipes. Fingers crossed for some fall weather. Thanks again.
You are so sweet! Thank you so much for sharing that 🙂 I look forward to Fall, also!
This makes me excited for Fall!! I love baked apple anything! <3
I’m with ya!! Thanks for stopping by!
This looks so easy and DELICIOUS! I can’t wait until fall to make all things apple!
I am right there with ya!! Love apple recipes!
So vibrant, healthy and yummy! This is seriously making me hungry!
Thanks so much!! This stuff is the best!
I recently had a childhood friend tell me she always remembered our home having apple crisp. It was never my favorite… I’m more of a cobbler gal, but I think I need to dig this out of my mom’s recipe box. Thanks for the memory.
You are so welcome! I am glad I could make you think of that 🙂
I’m always searching for that perfect Apple crisp recipe and I can’t wait to try this. Looks so good and super easy!
I hope you will try this & that you like it 🙂
This looks so good! I can’t wait for the apples on our apple tree to be ready to we can make and eat all the apple things!
Paige
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It is so delicious!! I hope you like it!
i dont get what you mean by cover up the topping? It is supposed to dry out some? Mine is super thick, and unspreadable and I followed everything in your steps. I usually do it different, but had no lemon juice this time. so i thought i would check this one out.
I’m sorry it is. Not sure why that would happen. I just mean cover the apples with the topping. Nothing needs to be covered. Hopefully, it turned out 🙂
What is 2-3 TB flour? I have no idea what TB is…
TB is tablespoon 🙂 Enjoy!!