Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp

Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp

6 servings
This easy apple crisp is made the old fashioned way like Grandma used to make, and is perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and salted caramel sauce!

Ingredients

  • golden delicious apples )
    6
  • granulated sugar
    2 tbsp
  • ground cinnamon
    ¾ tsp
  • lemon juice
    1 ½ tsp
  • light brown sugar
    1 c
  • old fashioned oats

    quick oats can be used, but it may have a slightly different texture

    ¾ c
  • all-purpose flour
    ¾ c
  • ground cinnamon
    1 tsp
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • cold unsalted butter

    diced into small cubes

    ½ c

Directions

Prepare

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.  Butter an 8x8 baking dish, or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Make spiced apples

  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, add chopped apples, granulated sugar, 3/4 tsp of the cinnamon and lemon juice.  Stir to combine, then transfer to prepared baking dish.

Make topping

  1. 1

    In a separate mixing bowl, add topping ingredients (brown sugar, oats, flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, salt, and diced cold butter).

  2. 2

    Use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the oat mixture, using a slight downward twisting motion, until mixture resembled pea-sized crumbs.  Alternatively, you can use two forks or even your hands to cut butter into the mixture.

Bake

  1. 1

    Spread topping over apples in baking dish, and gently pat to even it out.  Bake 40-50 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.

Serve

  1. 1

    Serve warm and enjoy! We love to top ours with some vanilla bean ice cream, or whipped cream.

Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp

Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp

4.9(1.9k)60 min6 servings301 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving that warm, comforting dessert from your childhood? This Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp brings back all the nostalgic flavors, just like Grandma used to make, without any fuss.

What makes this easy apple crisp so special is its commitment to tradition and simplicity. It leverages straightforward ingredients to create a deeply satisfying dessert, ensuring the tender, spiced apple filling harmonizes perfectly with the rich, buttery, and wonderfully crisp oat topping, just like a classic old-fashioned recipe should.

Prepare for a truly comforting experience. Each spoonful delivers soft, sweet, and slightly tart apples, gently spiced with warm cinnamon and brightened with a hint of lemon. The golden-brown topping, a delicious mix of brown sugar, oats, flour, and cold butter, provides a delightful crunch that perfectly contrasts the tender fruit below. It’s a dessert that feels like a warm hug, comforting and deeply satisfying, making it a perfect end to any meal or a delightful treat for a special occasion. You'll love how the familiar flavors create a truly satisfying experience that reminds you of home.

While Golden Delicious apples are excellent for their balanced sweetness and texture, feel free to experiment with other apple varieties that you enjoy, or even a mix for more complexity. You can also slice the apples instead of chopping them if you prefer larger fruit pieces. For the crisp topping, if you're out of old fashioned oats, quick oats can be used in a pinch, though be aware it might result in a slightly finer or softer texture.

This classic dessert shines brightest when served warm, especially with a generous scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream and a decadent drizzle of rich salted caramel sauce. It's the ultimate crowd-pleaser for family gatherings, holiday meals, or a cozy night in.

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