Description
This Easy Apple Crisp is your go-to cozy dessert for fall and beyond. With sweet cinnamon apples, a buttery oat topping, and a golden crunch in every bite, it’s perfect for weeknights, holidays, or anytime you crave warm, comforting dessert ideas. Made with pantry staples and ready in under an hour, it’s one of the best quick desserts and easy recipes for gatherings, cozy dinners, or even make-ahead breakfast ideas.
Ingredients
6 cups sliced apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. Peel, core, and slice the apples. Toss with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Spread in prepared baking dish.
3. In a bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
4. Evenly sprinkle the oat mixture over the apples.
5. Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden and the apples are bubbly.
6. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
7. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or caramel drizzle.
Notes
Mix apple varieties for the best flavor and texture.
Bake uncovered so the topping stays crisp.
Great served warm, cold, or even for breakfast with yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: easy apple crisp, fall dessert, quick baking recipe, oat topping, baked apples