This Easy Apple Crisp is sliced Honeycrisp apples tossed with lemon juice and cinnamon, then baked under a brown sugar and oat topping made with cold butter. The apples turn soft and tender, and the topping bakes up golden and crunchy. It takes 15 minutes to put together in an 8×8 dish and 45 minutes in the oven, and it serves 6.
The whole thing bakes in the oven with no stovetop step. You toss the apples right in the baking dish, so the only bowl you need is the one for the topping. It’s a good one to make in the fall when apples are at their best.
You don’t have to plan anything else to go with it. Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce is all it needs.
Since it reheats well, it’s an easy dessert to make ahead when you’re hosting for a holiday or a get-together. Bake it earlier in the day and warm it up just before serving, so dessert is done while you’re busy with everything else. If you like this one, my Applesauce Coffee Cake and Overnight Apple Pie Oats are two more apple recipes to try.
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💛 Why you’ll love this recipe
- Ready for the oven in 15 minutes, which helps when you’re short on time.
- Made with seven ingredients: apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, flour, brown sugar, oats, and butter.
- Apples bake up soft and tender, with a crisp, crunchy topping.
- Simple enough for beginner bakers to make easily.
- Reheats well, so you can bake it ahead for holidays or get-togethers.
➡️ Ingredients you’ll need
⏲ How to make this apple crisp recipe
👉 Easy ingredient swaps
- Apples: Use Fuji, Granny Smith, Gala, or Golden Delicious.
- Sugar: Granulated white sugar can replace brown sugar.
✨ Variations
- Extra Spices: Add a pinch of nutmeg or ground cloves.
- Fruit: Mix in sliced pears or berries with the apples.
〰️ How to serve
- Ice cream: Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream.
- Whipped cream: Top each serving with homemade or store-bought whipped cream.
- Topping: Drizzle caramel or maple syrup on top, or sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
💬 FAQs
Do I need to peel the apples?
Peeling the apples before baking gives them a softer texture, but keeping the skins on saves time and adds extra fiber. Both ways bake up well.
Can this apple crisp be reheated?
Yes, store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days. Reheat portions quickly in the microwave, or use an air fryer if you prefer it crispier.
Can I freeze this apple crisp?
Yes. Let the crisp cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the oven.
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Easy Apple Crisp
Ingredients
- 6 medium Honeycrisp apples
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Topping:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Optional Addition:
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Prep Apples: Peel each apple, if desired. Core each apple and cut it into thin slices (about 16 slices per apple). Place all apple slices evenly in an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Season Apples: Add lemon juice and sprinkle cinnamon over apples, then toss until evenly coated.
- Make Topping: In a bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, oats, and cinnamon. Add cold butter cut into small cubes. Use a wooden spoon, pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to press and break up the butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly and coarse clumps form. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake: Bake 45 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is hot and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool slightly before serving, with vanilla ice cream, if you like.
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