This delicious apple crisp recipe is made with a simple apple filling and a delicious crumble topping. Make this healthier, fall-inspired dessert today!
We are loving apple recipes right now! If you have leftover apples try making our easy cinnamon apple bread or these delicious apple cinnamon muffins.
Can you think of anything cozier and fall-like than Apple Crisp? We know there are apple crisp recipes aplenty, but this one might take the cake, errr, crisp!
This easy apple crisp recipe is a classic crisp recipe that is foolproof and delicious! We understand that not everyone knows how to make the perfect apple crisp, so in this post, we’ll give you the nitty-gritty.
Our signature apple crisp recipe is made with a simple apple filling and a golden brown, perfectly sweetened oatmeal crisp topping.
“I made this recipe because I had a ton of apples left over from apple picking….best decision ever! Delicious!” – Kirsten
- Rolled oats: we love using rolled oats because it gives your crisp topping a nice texture. However, you can also use quick-cooking oats, too.
- White whole wheat flour: flour is used to thicken the apple filling. We like to use white whole wheat flour, but all purpose works too.
- Light brown sugar: our sugar of choice when it comes to crisp recipes, is light brown sugar. Feel free to use coconut sugar, too. Just note that your crisp topping with be darker.
- Ground cinnamon: there is nothing like apples + cinnamon. If you’re feeling fancy, you can use a pumpkin pie spice or even chai spice.
- Unsalted butter: butter adds so much amazing flavor and also helps brown the crust.
- Optional: adding a chopped nut to this crisp topping is just delightful (speaking from experience). Try adding 1/3 to 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
Easy Apple Crisp Tips & Tricks
Don’t have softened butter? If your butter isn’t quite room temperature, try cutting it into thin squares and then place it in the bowl. From there it should be easier to work with.
What’s the deal with using orange juice? We love adding orange juice to our crisp recipes because a little bit of citrus really does make a difference. Just trust us!
Choosing the right apples: Most apples will work for apple crisp. Our favorite variety to use is Gala because it’s sweet and crisp. Here are a few other favorites to try:
- Golden delicious
- Braeburn
- Honey crisp
- Granny smith apples
FAQs
What is the difference between apple crisp and apple cobbler?
Apple crisp is usually made with an oat crumble topping and apple cobbler is typically made with a thick biscuit topping.
What is the difference between apple crisp and apple pie?
Apple crisp and pie have similar fillings, but a crisp has a crumble topping and a pie has a pie crust topping.
There are so many delicious apple recipes out there! We have healthy apple recipes that will keep you in the kitchen all apple season long. Here are some of our faves:
Apple Recipes
Baked Apple Oatmeal Cups
Apple Pie Bars
Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
More of our Favorite…
Crisp Recipes
- Peach Crisp
- Blueberry Crisp
- Cherry Crisp
- Plum Crisp
Are you a homemade apple crisp pro and want to mix things up a bit? Here are a few variation ideas!
Let your dessert cool completely. Then, transfer it into an airtight container and cover. Refrigerate for 3-5 days.
Serving Suggestions
This easy apple crisp is best served with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or our homemade whipped cream. Yum!
PrintApple Filling
- 5 medium Gala apples peeled (any kind of apple works)
- 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup orange juice option to sub water
Crisp Topping
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour option to sub all purpose or guten-free flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar option to use coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- First, preheat the oven to 375ºF and spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. You can also use a bigger casserole dish such as a 9×13-inch. Either will work.
- Then, prep apples by peeling and dicing into small pieces. Then transfer them to the bottom of the casserole dish and pour in orange juice and sprinkle on four. Toss and set the mixture aside.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together crumble topping. Place rolled oats, white whole wheat flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Then, add in a stick of softened butter and use a fork (or your hands) to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until it forms little crumbles.
- Evenly spread crumble topping over the apples in the casserole dish.
- Bake at 375ºF for 40 minutes or until the apple filling begins to bubble, the apples are at the desired consistency, and the crumble topping begins to brown.
- Serve with fresh whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
