Name: Easy Apple Crisp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 6 medium apples (peeled, cored, sliced); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (divided); 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon fine salt; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cubed); 1 cup whipped cream (optional)

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Quick Recipe Overview

Prep 20 minutes, cook 45 minutes, rest 15 minutes. Total 1 hour 20 minutes. Makes 8 servings.

Intro

This apple crisp recipe pairs tender cinnamon apples with a buttery oat topping. It comes together in one baking dish and is easy to serve warm by the spoonful. A little lemon juice keeps the fruit bright, while cornstarch thickens the juices as they bubble.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

The oat crumble uses basic pantry ingredients.
Apples soften beneath a golden topping.
It is simple to assemble ahead of baking.

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Hannah Brooks

Easy Apple Crisp

Cinnamon apples bake under a buttery oat crumble until the fruit bubbles and topping turns golden.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Resting Time 15

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 355

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

6 medium apples peeled, cored, sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon divided
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter cold, cubed
1 cup whipped cream optional

Equipment

1 9-by-13-inch baking dish
1 Large mixing bowl
1 Pastry cutter or fork

Method

Heat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Toss apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Spread in dish.
Stir oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and remaining cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until pea-size clumps form.
Scatter oat mixture over apples.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes until golden and bubbling. Rest 15 minutes. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Nutrition is an estimate per serving.

Recipe Tips

Choose firm baking apples, or combine tart and sweet varieties.
Cut slices to a similar thickness so they cook evenly.
Use cold butter and work it into small clumps for a crisp topping.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Do not slice apples too thick or they may remain firm.
Do not melt the butter; it can make the topping dense.
Let the crisp rest before serving so the juices thicken.

Variations

Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the oat topping.
Stir a pinch of nutmeg into the cinnamon.
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

What to Serve With It

For a dessert spread, pair with gingerbread cookies or peanut butter blossoms. Browse the recipe index for more ideas.

Storage

Cover and refrigerate leftover apple crisp for up to 4 days.

Reheating

Warm individual portions in a 325°F oven until hot, or microwave briefly. The oven helps the topping crisp again.

Make Ahead

Prepare the crumble and refrigerate it separately. Slice and season apples shortly before baking to prevent browning.

FAQs

What apples work best for apple crisp?

Use firm apples that hold their shape, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix.

How do I keep the topping crisp?

Start with cold butter, avoid covering the crisp while hot, and reheat leftovers uncovered in the oven.

Can I make apple crisp ahead?

Yes. Assemble the topping ahead and store it separately until you are ready to bake.

Easy Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Oat Topping

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