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The Best Apple Crisp Recipe | Easy Homemade Fall Dessert

Discover the best apple crisp recipe ever — with tender apples, a buttery cinnamon oat topping, and irresistible flavor. Perfect for fall baking!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 253 kcal

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 5 cups fresh apples, sliced (about 4 large Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup old-fashioned oats
  • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted

Optional Add-ins:

  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (for extra crunch)
  • A drizzle of caramel before baking for gooeyness

Instructions
 

  • Preheat and Prep
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).Butter a deep-dish pie plate or 8x8 baking dish to prevent sticking.
  • Make the Apple Filling
    In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Make sure every slice is evenly coated — that’s the secret to even caramelization.
  • Prepare the Crumble Topping
    In another bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture becomes crumbly and evenly moistened.
  • Assemble
    Spread the apple mixture evenly into your baking dish. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples, covering every bit.
  • Bake
    Bake uncovered for 45–60 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling bubbles around the edges.If the topping browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil halfway through.
  • Serve and Savor
    Let it cool for 10–15 minutes. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream — and maybe a drizzle of caramel if you’re feeling extra indulgent.