Description
Apple crisp with tender cinnamon-sugar apples and crispy oat topping is sweet, tart, and just as delicious as an apple pie but takes a lot less effort.
Ingredients
For the apple layer:
- 5 medium apples, peeled, cored and chopped (or sliced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional for extra sweetness)
For the oat topping:
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, and sugar (if using). Gently toss to combine. Evenly distribute the apple mixture into the greased pan.
- In another mixing bowl, combine softened butter, oats, flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir together with a rubber spatula until combined. Evenly distribute the oat mixture on top of the apple layer.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until the top is lightly browned and apples are bubbly. Place on a wire cooling rack to cool down for 10 minutes.
- Serve warm with whipping cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
How to serve: You can enjoy a good apple crisp all on its own, but it tastes best with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream. Get creative by adding toppings like Candied Pecans, custard, whipped cream, maple syrup, or white chocolate chips.
How to store: Apple crisp is best served fresh. If you have any leftovers, store it in the same pan that you baked it in. If it has an airtight lid, use that. If not, wrap the pan tightly in plastic wrap, and put your apple crisp in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Reheating apple crisp: You can serve apple crisp cold (some people prefer it this way), but most people agree it’s better warm. Reheat it in a 350F preheated oven (not the microwave!) for 10-20 minutes until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American