Apple Crisp in a Jar

If you're looking for a fun and unique way to enjoy your favorite fall dessert, look no further than this recipe for apple crisp in a jar.

Made with canned apple pie filling, brown sugar, and a buttery oat crumble, this single serving treat is easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Grab a few mason jars and bake another one of my apple dessert recipes for a portable, single serve recipe that everyone will love.

One of my earliest culinary adventures as a newlywed was making apple crisp. A coworker shared her "Best Ever Apple Crisp Recipe," and it truly lived up to its name.

It quickly became a fall staple in our home, and the memories of those early days are as sweet as the dessert itself.

Enjoy this "apple pie in a jar" warm out of the oven topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. I know you're going to love this fun twist on a classic dessert!

Table of Contents

• Apple Crisp with Apple Pie Filling
• Single Serving Apple Crisp
• Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Recipe Variations and Substitutions
• Step-by-Step Directions
• Baking Instructions
• Before You Begin!
• Serving Tips
• Storing, Freezing, Thawing and Reheating Tips
• Recipe FAQ's
• More Delicious Apple Recipes
• Thanksgiving Printables Your Family Will Love
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Comments

Apple Crisp with Apple Pie Filling

Apple crisp is one of my favorite recipes; especially when the weather starts getting cooler. There's nothing like the smell of apples baking in the kitchen brings me back to a simpler time.

However, this recipe doesn't use fresh apples. Remember, we want dessert made fast! So we're using canned apple pie filling.

Looking for more easy dessert recipes featuring apples? Try my Apple Danish Recipe, Mason Jar Apple Pie or my recipe for Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Apples.

Single Serving Apple Crisp

This single-serving dessert is perfect for anyone who doesn't want to make a whole batch of apple crisp (or for anyone who doesn't want to share!).

Simply layer some sliced apples with a mixture of oats, flour, sugar, and spices. Top with a tablespoon of butter, and you're ready to bake.

In just 20 minutes, you'll have a warm, delicious apple crisp, all to yourself. So go ahead and indulge - after all, you deserve it!

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Main Ingredients Needed

• One 21-ounce can apple pie filling
• Flour
• Rolled Oatmeal
• Brown Sugar
• Salt
• Butter, cut into small cubes

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt. Whisk until well blended.

Step 2: Then using two forks or a pastry blender work the butter into the flour mixture until it becomes small crumbs. Set aside while you prepare the mason jars.

Step 3: Lightly butter the mason jars to prevent sticking. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Step 4: Divide the apple pie filling equally among the buttered mason jars. Sprinkle a generous layer of crumb topping over each filled jar.

Baking Instructions

Step 5: Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 35 minutes or until the crumb topping has browned. Remove the mason jars from the oven and let cool 10 minutes.

Serving Tips

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream and maybe a extra sprinkle of brown sugar! 

Storing, Freezing, Thawing and Reheating Tips

Refrigerator: Store any leftover mason jar apple pies in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make sure you wrap them with either plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Freezer: Secure the lid tightly on the mason jar, adding plastic wrap between the crisp and lid for extra protection. Label and date the jar. Freeze upright with space around it for up to 3 months.

Thawing and Reheating: Allow the dessert to defrost overnight in the refrigerator. Once thawed, remove the metal lid and ring to reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until warmed through. You can also reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals but the topping will not be crispy.

Recipe FAQ's

More Delicious Apple Recipes

• Best Apple Pie Recipes for Thanksgiving - you can't have Thanksgiving without apple pie! These are some of my favorite recipes. 
• Apple Dump Cake one of the most popular recipes on this blog! 
• You won't believe how easy this recipe for Apple Puff Pastry Danish is! It looks so beautiful too. 
• Caramel Apple Dump Cake
• Easy Italian Apple Cake I love how beautiful this recipe is as well as tasty looking! 
• Or try one of these Sugar Free Apple Desserts.

📖 Recipe Card

This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2019 with new photos, information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!