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September 27, 2021 by Joy Kincaid 18 Comments

Apple Crisp Easy Recipe

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Apple crisp is the perfect fall treat when apples are plentiful! This easy apple crisp recipe uses basic ingredients that most of us keep stocked in the pantry.

Apples, oats, cinnamon, and sugar give this apple crisp recipe a classic autumn taste!

As soon as the apples are ripe in the fall, our family loves to visit the apple orchard. This year, we were so thankful to find several bags of “seconds” at a local orchard for a discounted price.

Even though they were labeled as “seconds,” the apples were in great condition and we’ve been having fun making all the traditional fall apple recipes!

Apple Crisp

One of the first things I always love to make with fall apples is apple crisp. It’s the perfect easy fall recipe, followed by apple dip, applesauce, and apple butter!

This easy apple crisp recipe with oats and melted butter fills a 13 x 9 inch pan, so it makes plenty for a large family or guests!

apple crisp

Apple Crisp Recipe Notes

  • The recipe calls for lemon juice, which you may or may not need, so I’ve listed it as optional. If your apples are fairly tart, you can leave it out. If your apples are less tart, the lemon juice may be a great addition. I usually end up using it as I love the added tartness.
  • Fresh lemon juice is great, but you can also use bottled lemon juice.
  • I usually use rolled oats, but quick oats also work.
  • For the sweetener, you can either use brown sugar as called for, or substitute with white sugar, Rapadura, or coconut sugar. I usually use Rapadura or Sucanat, but any granulated sweetener will work.
  • I usually peel my apples for this recipe (unless I’m sure they are organic), but feel free to leave the peels on if you prefer. Either way tastes great.
  • I usually use whole wheat flour in this recipe, but you can use any kind of flour. All purpose, whole wheat pastry flour, spelt, etc. will all work.

apple crisp

What Type of Apples for Apple Crisp?

In general, tart apples like Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Jonathan work best in baking.

Technically, you can use any type of apple in your apple crisp, but I think the ones mentioned above are the best. Jonathan is one of my favorite varieties to use in this recipe.

sliced apples

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Supplies Needed for This Recipe

Here are some basic supplies you may need for this recipe.

  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon or other spoon for mixing
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Baking dish 9″ x 13″
  • Apple peeler, corer, slicer (I have this one)

Apple Crisp Recipe

How to Make Homemade Apple Crisp

Here’s how to make this easy apple crisp recipe!

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9″ x 13″ baking dish and set aside.

Then, start peeling, coring, and slicing your apples (you can do this by hand or use an apple peeler/corer/slicer to make it go faster).

apples and lemons

Add the apple slices to the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with the juice of one lemon (optional) and add the cinnamon. Stir or toss gently to combine

apples cinnamon

In a mixing bowl, mix together the oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Add melted butter to the oat topping mixture, and mix well.

apple crisp topping

Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish.

Bake the apple crisp for 40-45 minutes, or until apples are soft and the topping is a golden brown color.

apple crisp

Enjoy plain or topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!

More Apple Recipes To Try

  • Apple Dip Recipe
  • German Apple Pancake Recipe
  • Instant Pot Applesauce with Cinnamon
  • Instant Pot Apple Butter No Added Sugar
  • Apple Pecan Baked Oatmeal
  • Apple Fritters Recipe
  • Healthier Caramel Apples Recipe
  • Oven Apple Butter

Apple Crisp Recipe

Apple Crisp
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Apple Crisp Easy Recipe

This homemade apple crisp recipe is the perfect fall dessert! It's a delicious blend of apples, oats, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple crisp, apples, fall recipes
Servings: 10
Author: Joy at Artful Homemaking

Ingredients

Filling

  • 10 apples (if apples are large may use 8)
  • 2 tsp lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Topping

  • 1 1/2 cup rolled oats (or quick oats)
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar (regular brown sugar or Rapadura)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (or more, to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9" x 13" baking dish and set aside.
  • Wash, peel, core, and slice the apples. Add the apple slices to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with lemon juice (optional) and add the cinnamon. Stir or toss gently to combine.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together the oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. 
  • Add melted butter to the oat topping mixture, and mix well. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until apples are soft and the topping is a golden brown color.
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Comments

  1. Laurie says

    August 17, 2022 at 9:45 pm

    Congratulations on your post being featured at the Homestead Blog Hop!

    Looks delicious! It’s one of my favorite desserts to make!

    Laurie

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      August 22, 2022 at 5:16 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Cindy says

    August 16, 2022 at 1:51 pm

    Apple Crisp is one of my faves for fall. Your recipe looks so tasty! Congrats on being featured on Tuesday Turn About link party! Hope to see you at the party this week!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      August 22, 2022 at 5:14 pm

      Thank you, Cindy!

      Reply
  3. Allyson @ Southern Sunflowers says

    August 15, 2022 at 6:54 pm

    I bet your apple crisp is delicious! I featured you at last week’s #HomeMattersParty. Hope you drop by and take a look!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      August 22, 2022 at 5:14 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  4. Lynne Zemaitis says

    August 10, 2022 at 7:40 am

    This is perfect for fall! Such a great recipe, with simple ingredients. I can’t wait to try it! I am excited to feature your post at this week’s Tuesday Turn About. Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      August 10, 2022 at 8:03 pm

      Thank you, Lynne!

      Reply
  5. Pam says

    August 6, 2022 at 1:50 pm

    This looks really good and pretty simple too – my kind of recipe! I will pin and give it a try for sure. Thanks for sharing at the TFT party.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      August 10, 2022 at 8:03 pm

      Thank you, Pam!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 11, 2022 at 7:59 am

        P.S. I’m featuring it at the TFT party today. 🙂

        Reply
        • Joy Kincaid says

          August 22, 2022 at 5:13 pm

          Thank you!

          Reply
  6. Kerryanne says

    October 15, 2021 at 1:58 am

    Joy, this recipe just screams fall and I just know it would be delicious.
    Thank you for sharing your apple crisp recipe at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring the recipe at the party tonight and pinning too.
    Hugs,
    Kerryanne

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      November 10, 2021 at 10:30 pm

      Thank you, Kerryanne!

      Reply
  7. Ellen says

    October 14, 2021 at 1:10 pm

    Always want more apple recipes this time of year! Looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      November 10, 2021 at 10:29 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Linda Johnston says

    September 29, 2021 at 11:54 am

    One to enjoy for all ages! Great after school snack.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 4, 2021 at 6:52 pm

      Yes, it does make a great snack!

      Reply

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