Easy Apple Crisp Recipe

Name: Easy Apple Crisp Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 3 large apples, cored, peeled (optional), and sliced into ¼ inch slices; ⅓ cup apple juice; ½ tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon corn starch; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 2 cups old-fashioned oats (rolled oats); ½ cup all-purpose flour; ¼ cup brown sugar; ¼ cup oil (vegetable or canola); 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon salt

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This easy apple crisp recipe is filled with sweet sliced apples and is topped with a crisp topping that includes oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon!

Apple crisp on a brown plate with a drizzle of caramel sauce on top of the whipped cream.

This homemade apple crisp is an easy recipe that is bursting in flavor. If you're looking for a favorite fall dessert that everyone will love, then this apple crumble is it!

Looking for more apple recipes? Then check out these: caramel apple mini cheesecakes, apple struesel muffins, and apple pie.

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Ingredients Needed
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Storage Tips
Expert Baking Tips
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Baked apple slices topped with a crunchy oat topping.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

The apple filling can be made with either tart apples or sweet.
The crunchy topping is bursting with fall flavors, such as maple syrup and cinnamon.
You can leave the skins on the apple slices.
You can top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!

My favorite way to eat apple crisp is with a dallop of fresh whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce right over the top.

This recipe is truly comforting and filled with warm spices that we love this time of year!

Ingredients Needed

Here are some notes on the ingredients we'll be using. For the full ingredients list, look at the recipe card below.

Apples: You'll need 3 large apples (or 5 ½ cups).
Apple Juice: This adds moisture to the apple mixture. You could also use apple cider.
Lemon Juice: Adds a touch of tartness.
Old Fashioned Oats: They are also called "rolled oats". Do not use instant oats because they are not the same.
Flour: I used all purpose flour, but you can use whichever flour you prefer, such as almond flour.
Oil: I used vegetable oil, but you could always use canola, coconut oil, or even butter instead. If using butter (room temperature), use a pastry blender to cut into the oat mixture.

Ingredients needed: oats, flour, lemon juice, maple syrup, brown sugar, corn starch, cinnamon, salt, oil, vanilla, and apples.

Instructions

Here are the step by step instructions on how to make the best apple crisp recipe.

Step 1: Make the filling. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, apple juice, lemon juice, corn starch, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 2: Add to baking pan. Pour the apple filling into a prepared baking pan and set aside.

Sliced apples in a square glass baking pan.

Step 3: Make the topping. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until combined.

Step 4: Bake. Sprinkle the crumbly mixture over the apples and bake for 45-50 minutes. Wait 15 minutes before serving and enjoy!

Oat topping in a baking pan ready to bake.

Storage Tips

Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat the next day, simply place some on a plate and microwave it for about 25 seconds.

Baked apple crisp on a plate with fresh apples.

Expert Baking Tips

Baking Pan: Grease an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch square baking dish with non-stick spray. You could also bake this in a pie plate.
Apple Slices: Thin and even apple slices are important for even baking. I recommend slicing your apples into ¼ inch slices.
Mix Ingredients Thoroughly: For both the apple filling and the oat topping, be sure to combine all of the ingredients thoroughly. I like to use my wooden spoon to ensure that everything is mixed together completely.

Recipe FAQs

What Is The Difference Between Apple Crumble And Apple Crisp?

An apple crumble doesn't inclube oats like a crisp would. A crumble is more lumpy and a crisp is more crunchy.

What Is The Best Apple To Use?

I like to use honey crisp apples, but granny smith apples are also a great choice.

What Can I Add To This Recipe?

Feel free to serve your apple crisp with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or even this homemade salted caramel sauce.

Whipped cream on top of an easy apple crisp recipe with a baking pan in the background filled with more.

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Happy Baking!