This warm and comforting apple crisp is packed with tender cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a buttery brown sugar oat crumble that bakes up perfectly golden and crisp.
Every bite delivers the cozy flavors of fall, making it a timeless dessert that’s perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or a simple weeknight treat.
The sweet baked apples become soft and syrupy beneath the crunchy oat topping, creating the perfect contrast of textures.
Serve it warm straight from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an irresistible dessert everyone will ask for again and again.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 10 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the sliced apples into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading them into an even layer.
- In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the apples, then drizzle the water across the top.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, remaining flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Pour the melted butter into the oat mixture and stir with a fork until crumbly and well combined.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples, covering the entire surface.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the apples are bubbling and the topping is golden brown and crisp around the edges.
- Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Chefs Notes
- Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji apples work especially well in this recipe.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the apple filling.
- Chopped pecans or walnuts can be mixed into the topping for added crunch.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated before serving.