Easy Apple Crisp with a crunchy oat topping. Mix up the oat crumble topping in the same bowl that you prep the apples for a one bowl recipe with less clean up. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream for the best apple dessert.
A classic Fall dessert that is so easy to make homemade. It's delicious still warm out of the oven or even at room temperature.
Ingredients for this Easy Apple Crisp:
- Apples - I like to use Granny Smith apples for baking
- White Granulated Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Cornstarch
- Lemon Juice
- Rolled Oats
- All-Purpose Flour
- Brown Sugar - I like using dark brown sugar, but light brown sugar works too
- Unsalted Butter - You can use salted and just lessen the salt
- Kosher Salt
One Bowl Recipe
There is no need to use multiple bowls for this recipe. Start by tossing the apple slices with the sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl then transfer to the baking dish. Then you can use that same bowl (no need to even wipe it clean) to mix up the oat topping.
What apple is best for apple crisp?
I like to use Granny Smith apples for an apple crisp. They have a tart flavor and are firm enough to hold their shape. Some other good baking apples are Fuji, Haralson, and Cortland.You can even mix and match multiple apple varieties.
Recipe Tips
- Evenly Slice the Apples - Slicing the apples into an even thickness allows for even cooking.
- Peeling is Best - While you can leave the apple skin on, the peel gets a chewy texture. The most popular approach is peeling the apples first.
Serving Ideas
Vanilla Ice-Cream is a must, in my opinion! But you can also give it a drizzle with a caramel sauce or salted caramel sauce.
Leftovers and Storage
- Leftover apple crisp can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- You can either cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or transfer to an air-tight container.
More Apple Recipes:
- Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake - Extra moist and loaded with fresh apple chunks. And don’t forget about the crunchy cinnamon sugar topping.
- Mug Apple Crisp - Looking for a single-serving apple crisp? You can make on in a mug in your microwave!
- Chicken Apple Sausage Mason Jar Salad - Perfect for meal prep! An easy apple cider vinaigrette dressing topped with chicken sausage, apples, dried cranberries, pecans, and lettuce.
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Easy Apple Crisp - One Bowl
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
Easy Apple Crisp with a crunchy oat topping. Mix up the oat crumble topping in the same bowl that you prep the apples for a one bowl recipe with less clean up. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream for the best apple dessert.
Ingredients
Filling
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 pounds apples, 5-6 medium apples
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Butter, to grease dish
Oat Topping
- 1 ½ cups classic rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup dark brown sugar, light is okay too
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prep - Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8 or 9 inch baking dish.
- Apple Filling - Peel, core, and slice the apples into ¼ inch slices and add to a large bowl. Toss the slices with the sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Toss well to evenly coat. Transfer to the greased baking dish and press into an even layer.
- Oat Crisp Topping - In the same bowl from the apples, mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Once combined, mix in the melted butter. You should be able to squeeze the topping together and have it hold its shape - like wet sand.
- Top the Apples - Scatter the topping over the apples - leaving a mix of small and large clumps.
- Bake - Bake the crisp for 50 to 60 minutes until the juices are bubbling, the apples are tender (when tested with a sharp knife), and the topping is golden brown. If the topping is getting overly brown, you can loosely tent with foil.
- Cool and Serve - Allow the crisp to cool for at least 15 minutes so the juice can thicken up.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Easy Apple Crisp, Apple Crisp with Oats, One Bowl Apple Crisp, Apple Dessert Recipe
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