Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp: A Simple Recipe for Comforting Flavor
This Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp is a cozy, classic dessert made with tart apples, warm spices, and a buttery oat topping. It’s quick to prepare with pantry staples and delivers a rich, comforting flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed (for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, light brown sugar, flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Toss until apples are well coated.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Spread the apple filling evenly in the prepared dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, light brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apple filling, covering completely.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to set.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Granny Smith apples are best for tartness and texture, but you can mix with sweeter varieties for balance.
- Letting the crisp cool slightly before serving helps the filling thicken.
- This dessert can be made a day ahead and reheated in the oven before serving.
- For added crunch, mix chopped nuts into the topping.
- Pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg