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.

apple crisp with vanilla ice cream in bowl

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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