Apple Crisp - Easy, Delicious and Perfect for Fall!

Craving a delicious dessert but short on time? This easy apple crisp recipe is the answer!

With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can have a warm, comforting treat that's perfect for any occasion. Make sure you serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.

This is one of the easiest apple dessert recipes you'll make that everyone will love!

One of the first fall desserts I learned how to make after my husband and I were married was apple crisp. 

After a week of working in the city, we would visit a local farmstand and purchase fresh-picked apples almost every Saturday. Then I would put together this easy dessert to enjoy after church on Sundays.

Looking for more fall-inspired Easy Dessert Recipes? Try my Air Fryer Apple Recipes, Apple Dump Cake or my family favorite Apple Crisp Recipe. Or you might enjoy this recipe for Pumpkin Crisp.

Table of Contents

• Best Apples to use for Baking
• Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Recipe Variations and Substitutions
• Step-by-Step Directions
• Baking Instructions
• Serving Tips
• Before You Begin!
• Storing and Reheating Tips
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Best Apples to use for Baking

My favorite apple to use for baking is Golden Delicious,  but Baldwin, Cortland, Northern Spy and Ida Reds all hold their shape well during cooking and taste delicious in different recipes.  

A good tip is to mix a few different apples in recipes to come up with the flavor you and your family like best.

For more info on the best apples to use for baking and eating, check out my article I wrote on Apples a few years ago.

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Main Ingredients Needed

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• 6 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• light brown sugar, packed
• Ground cinnamon
• Granulated sugar
• Ground nutmeg
• All-purpose flour
• Rolled oats
• Butter (½ stick); cut into pieces
• Chopped walnuts or pecans; if desired

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the apples and toss to coat them in the fragrant spice mixture. Set this bowl aside while you prepare the crumb or crisp topping.

Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine the butter and flour. Use a pastry blender or two forks to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Finally, stir in the sugar, oats, and chopped nuts.

Step 3: Transfer the apple mixture to an 8x10 inch baking dish that has been lightly coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle the prepared flour, sugar, and oat mixture evenly over the apples, ensuring they are completely covered.

Baking Instructions

Step 4: Bake the apple crisp in a preheated 365-degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown and bubbly.

Serving Tips

Let it cool slightly before serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Or try drizzling caramel sauce over the finished crisp for a decadent treat.

For a fun twist, try this slow cooker apple crisp recipe in your crock pot for a slow cooker apple crisp that's perfect for busy days!

Storing and Reheating Tips

Refrigerator: To store leftover apple crisp, let it cool completely, then cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 3-5 days.

Freezer: Allow the apple crisp to cool completely to room temperature. This prevents condensation from forming and making the crisp soggy in the freezer. Store in an airtight container for 3 months.

Thawing and Reheating: Allow it to thaw overnight in the refrigerator. You can then reheat it in the oven at a low temperature until warmed through, or enjoy it cold!

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