Easy Apple Crisp

Created On: September 13, 2021&nbsp|Updated: September 9, 2022| 2 Comments

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This Easy Apple Crisp is a fall comfort food classic for a reason. The warm baked apples and crisp, buttery topping are perfection. Add a scoop of ice cream and caramel sauce for an extra special treat.

Making this recipe costs right around $5.00! For $5.38, you can make six servings, which is only $0.90 per serving.

For more delicious apple recipes, try this Homemade Chunky Applesauce, this Easy Baked Pork Chops with Apples, and this Shortcut Apple Fritter Bread.

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This recipe will take you back to your Grandma’s kitchen table. The smell alone that fills your kitchen as it is baking is heavenly. Fresh juicy apples are baked until tender, covered in a crispy oat topping. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream, and it will give you all the Fall season feels.

The best part about this recipe is just how easy it is to make! We take an old-fashioned recipe and simplify it so you can prep it in just ten minutes. It really is the perfect homestyle comfort food on a crisp Fall day.

Apple Crisp is perfect for movie nights at home, dessert for company, or just because you are craving that golden brown buttery topping over the tangy cinnamon and nutmeg-infused apples.

INGREDIENTS AND COST

RECIPE COST: $5.38

PRICE PER SERVING: $0.90

6 medium Granny Smith apples –$3.36
½ cup quick-cooking oats –$0.22
¾ cup light brown sugar –$0.36
½ cup all-purpose flour –$0.10
2 teaspoons apple pie spice –$0.54
½ cup unsalted butter –$0.80

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INSTRUCTIONS

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter a square baking dish.
Next, slice the apples and place them in the baking dish.
Make the topping and spoon it over the apples.
Finally, bake for 25-30 minutes and serve warm with ice cream and caramel sauce (both optional).

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RECIPE VARIATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

If you don’t have apple pie spice, you can use 1 ¼ teaspoon cinnamon and ¾ teaspoon nutmeg.
Sometimes we add ½ cup of chopped and toasted walnuts or pecans to the topping to add a nice nutty flavor to the topping.
You can serve this with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, butterscotch sauce, or whipped cream.
We prefer using Granny Smith apples in this recipe, but you can use Goldn Delicious, Fuji, or any other firm apple as well.

STORAGE AND REHEATING TIPS

Serve:Serve warm or at room temperature with ice cream, caramel sauce, and whipped topping.After about two hours, you will need to store the apple crisp in the refrigerator.

Store:Cover and store the apple crisp in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Freeze: Once cooled, cover with two layers of plastic wrap and foil and freeze for 1-2 months.

Defrost: Defrost at room temperature for 3-5 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Reheat: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and heat for 10-25 minutes or until heated through.

COOK’S TOOLS

8×8 baking dish
apple peeler corer
measuring cups
medium mixing bowl
measuring spoons

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Recipe FAQ’s

Is apple crisp the same as apple crumble?

The two dishes are very similar. Both have a layer of fruit followed by a streusel-like topping that is then baked. However, apple crisp has an oat topping, while a crumble does not use oats.

What are the best apples to use in apple crisp?

We prefer to use Granny Smith Apples for this recipe because they are firm, crisp, and bake well. However, you can also use other varieties. Golden Delicious and Fuji are two examples of apples that would also work well in this recipe.

Why is my apple crisp topping not crispy?

It’s all about the butter! Do not skimp on the butter, as that is what makes the topping crispy while baking. If you notice some dry spots while baking, add a bit of butter to those spots one tablespoon at a time.

GET KIDS INVOLVED

Ages 2-3: Practice counting skills with your child by counting the apple slices as they place them in the baking dish.

Ages 4-5:Have your child help measure and mix the topping mixture. They can then spoon it over the apples.

Ages 6-8: Your child can peel and core the apples for you using an apple peeler corer. Our kids love helping with this step!

Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.

Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe, unsupervised, while you do the happy dance in the corner!

BUDGET TIPS

While you can buy apples year-round and make this dessert anytime, Fall is a great time to buy apples as they are always on sale.

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Pumpkin Cupcakes
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Recipe Cost 5.38

Serving Cost 0.90

Equipment

8×8 baking dish
Apple Peeler Corer
measuring cups
medium mixing bowl
Measuring spoons

Ingredients

5 cups sliced apples 5 large or 6 medium Granny Smith apples
¾ cup light brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup quick-cooking oats
2 teaspoons apple pie spice **see notes
½ cup unsalted butter softened plus additional for pan

FOR SERVING: (all optional)

Vanilla ice cream
Caramel sauce
Whipped cream

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Instructions

PREP AND PREHEAT OVEN:

Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

PREP BAKING DISH:

Butter a square 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish.

PREP APPLES:

Slice apples and place them in the prepared pan.

MAKE TOPPING:

In a medium bowl, add flour, oats, and spice, stir until combined.
Stir in butter until the mixture is combined.

ASSEMBLE AND BAKE:

Spoon the mixture over the top of the apples.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until apples are tender and the crisp is bubbly.

SERVE:

Serve warm or at room temperature with ice cream, caramel sauce, or whipped cream (all optional).

Notes

If you don’t have apple pie spice, you can use 1 ¼ teaspoon cinnamon and ¾ teaspoon nutmeg.
An apple peeler works great to peel, core, and slice the apples evenly.

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