This Easy Apple Crisp Recipe is the perfect fall recipe with delicious tender apples topped with a crispy, crumbly, buttery topping!
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An Easy Fall Dessert
Growing up fruit crisp was a staple in our house and it’s still one of my favorite desserts. I don’t have much of a sweet tooth but if I had to choose I would always choose a fruit option!
When fall comes around and there’s an abundance of apples I can’t help but want to do all of the fall baking. I often would make this berry crisp but with an abundance of apples I decided to make an apple version and it’s the perfect combination for fall!
- All of the flavor of apple pie, with none of the work!
- Can be made in advance, perfect for when you have guests coming over.
- While this is commonly served as a dessert, I think the leftovers make a perfect breakfast. It is mostly fruit after all 😉
Ingredients
- apples – you will need approximately 6 apples.
- sugar
- flour
- cinnamon
Crisp Topping
- oats
- brown sugar
- flour
- cinnamon
- butter
- coconut – this can be left out if you prefer. I use unsweetened shredded coconut but any coconut will do.
- pecans – optional. Substitute your favorite nut.
What Apples are Best for Apple Crisp
Any apple can be used for apple crisp. It will always turn out delicious! In the fall I will use whatever local (or fresh picked!) apple I can find.
In any other season if I’m making apple crisp I will choose granny smith apples because I love the contrast of the tartness of the apples against the sweetness of the crisp topping. But golden delicious, red delicious, and fuji are all good choices!
Should you peel the apples?
I prefer to peel apples when making apple crisp because I find they can become tough to cut through with a spoon.
How to Make Apple Crisp
This is the best apple crisp recipe and it is SO simple to whip up.
- Prepare the topping.
- Prepare your apple mixture.
- Add apple mixture to baking pan. Top with topping.
- Bake until golden brown and bubbling.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Other Delicious Fall Recipes
Cinnamon Apple Muffins – another appley recipe
Maple Pumpkin Granola – delicious pumpkin spice flavor
Baked Pears with Crumble Topping – an easy fall dessert
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta – creamy and comforting
Easy Apple Crisp Recipe
Equipment
- 9×13 baking pan
Ingredients
Topping
Filling
- 6 cups sliced apples approximately 6 apples
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ½ tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl combine rolled oats, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the mixture until it is crumbly. Add pecans and coconut and combine well.
- Peel and slice the apples. Toss with sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
- Evenly spread apples in a 9 inch by 13 inch baking pan, then sprinkle with the topping mixture. Bake for 30 minutes.
Pinned for later, I can’t wait to try this and use up all of my apples!
I hope you enjoy!
This looks so delicious! Can’t wait to make it with all the apples I was given this fall.