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Warm and comforting homemade apple crisp topped with a buttery oat crumble, served fresh from the oven and garnished with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, perfect for a cozy dessert.
Chef Marcy Grece

Classic Apple Crisp Recipe: Easy and Delicious

5 from 3 votes
If you’re searching for the ultimate comforting dessert, this Classic Apple Crisp recipe is a must-try! With tender spiced apples and a buttery, crumbly oat topping, it’s a dessert that’s simple to make and impossible to resist. Serve it with salted caramel or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
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Ingredients
  

  • Filling
  • 8 medium peeled apples cut into 1-inch chunks (about 10 cups, or 1200g, chunks)
  • 1/2 cup 100g packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup 31g all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Topping
  • 3/4 cup 94g all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 3/4 cup 150g packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup 113g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup 85g old-fashioned whole rolled oats
  • Optional: salted caramel and vanilla ice cream for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or similar-sized pan.
  2. Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the apple chunks with brown sugar, flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss until the apples are evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  3. Make the topping: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until crumbly. Stir in the oats.
  4. Assemble the crisp: Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
  5. Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling.
  6. Cool and serve: Allow the apple crisp to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. For extra indulgence, drizzle with salted caramel or top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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