Apple Crisp - Easy, Delicious and Perfect for Fall!

Apple Crisp is a recipe I absolutely adore.  Actually, I love all fruit crisp recipes, but there's something about apple crisp that says, "Fall has arrived."  This is one of the easiest apple dessert recipes you'll make that everyone will love!

Apple Crisp is one of those recipes that everyone just loves.  Add a little fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and you have one of the best desserts for Fall to serve to your family.  It's even great when guests come.

When asked what is your favorite Fall dessert, most people will say apple pie.  Now, don't get me wrong, I do enjoy a delicious slice of apple pie, but what I really love is apple crisp.  There's something about this easy dessert warm from the oven that is so comforting to me.

Maybe because it's one of the first fall desserts I really learned how to make after my husband and I were married.  We would come home from spending time apple picking and driving through the beautiful countryside and I would put this easy recipe together for us to enjoy.

Best Apples to use for Baking

My favorite apple to use for baking is Golden Delicious,  but Baldwin, Cortland, Northern Spy and Idareds 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.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

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• Apple Peeler - yes, I like to peel the apples, but if you want to keep the skins on, you can!
• Measuring Cups
• Oven Safe Square Baking Dish - I use this one and love it because of the lid.  Makes storing extra easy!

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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 | Prepare the Apples

• In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Add the apples and toss to combine.
• Set aside while you prepare the crumb or crisp topping.

Step 2 | Prepare the Topping

• Add the butter and flour to a different bowl.
• Using a pastry blender, or two forks, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture is crumbly.
• Add the sugar, oats and chopped nuts.

Step 3 | Add Ingredients to the Baking Dish

• Place the apples in a 8X10 baking dish, that has been coated with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle the flour/sugar/oats mixture evenly on top of the apples.

Step 4 | Baking Instructions

• Bake in a preheated 365 degree oven for 20 minutes or until the apples are cooked through.
• Cool slightly before serving.

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