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The BEST Easy Apple Crisp Recipe with Oats

November 13, 2020 by Faith Leave a Comment

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For all the apple pie-lovers who don’t have time to make pie, the Best Easy Apple Crisp Recipe with sweet spiced apple filling and a crispy brown sugar oat topping will be your new favorite dessert!

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With less than two weeks until Thanksgiving, I’m guessing you already have your turkey recipe in mind. And you probably have a pretty good idea what sides you’ll be making too!

But if you’re anything like me, you’ll probably add a new side dish or two at the last minute just for fun. (You never know what could be a new favorite!)

The real question is, do you have your Thanksgiving dessert menu all planned yet? If not, this Easy Apple Crisp Recipe is the way to go.

Apples are one of the best things about fall, and what says fall dessert better than apple pie, right?! The only downside is that pie can be a little tricky and time consuming to make.

Enter this Easy Apple Crisp Recipe!

Easy Apple Crisp on Vintage Plates on Dark Wooden Table

This Apple Crisp has a gooey apple pie-like filling that’s warmly spiced, and sweet but not too sweet. The crispy topping is very similar to a crumbly, buttery streusel. I like to add oats for texture and subtle nutty flavor.

Not only is this Apple Crisp delicious, but there’s no struggling to make crust or hour-long bake time! This recipe takes just 30 minutes of hands-on time to make, and just 30 minutes to cook. It’s as easy to make as it is yummy.

And this Easy Apple Crisp is pretty impressive. Who wouldn’t want to sit down to a bowl of Apple Crisp topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream?!

Easy Apple Crisp Recipe with Description

Apple Crisp Recipe FAQs

What is the Difference Between Apple Crisp and Apple Cobbler?

Apple Crisp has a crunchy layer on top, often containing oats. Alternatively, Apple Cobbler has a dough-based layer on top often consisting of biscuits or thick crust.

What Are the Best Apples For Apple Crisp?

I like to use Granny Smith apples for this recipe because their tart flavor adds depth and balance to the sweet topping and the sugar in the filling.

Additionally, I find that Granny Smith apples hold their shape well and don’t get mushy when they’re baked.

Apple Crisp on Wooden Table

Does Apple Crisp Need to be Refrigerated?

Yes. After it’s cooled to room temperature, I store any leftover Apple Crisp covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Can I Reheat Apple Crisp?

Yes! Apple Crisp reheats well in the microwave. Or you can make this ahead of time and reheat the entire dish of Apple Crisp in a 350F oven (uncovered) until warm throughout, about 15 to 30 minutes.

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The Best Easy Apple Crisp Recipe with Oats

This recipe is a real crowd-pleaser! It’s an easy way to add another dessert to your holiday spread. But it’s also a perfect treat for anytime in autumn.

Here’s what I love about this recipe:

  • Its gooey apple filling that’s just like apple pie filling.
  • This Apple Crisp is sweet but not too sweet, and has the perfect amount of warm spices.
  • The topping has a buttery brown sugar flavor with delicious texture from oats.
  • You only need 30 minutes of hands-on prep time to make this, no pie crust needed!
  • It cooks in just 30 minutes.
  • This reheats well and you can make it ahead of time.
  • Apple Crisp is basically heaven in a bowl, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting into it.

Easy Apple Crisp Recipe with Vintage Scissors

How to Make Apple Crisp From Scratch

Apple Filling Ingredients for Making Apple Crisp

Get out the ingredients to make the apple filling.

Peeling Granny Smith Apples

Peel the apples (I like to use Granny Smith), and then slice them.

Sliced Apple with Lemon Juice in Glass Bowl

Toss the sliced apple with lemon juice.

Making Apple Filling

Stir in the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Apple Filling When First Mixed

Let the apples sit until they release their juices, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Apple Filling After Sitting for 45 Minutes

All those juices make the apple crisp deliciously gooey!

Crumble Topping Ingredients

Get out the ingredients to make the crumble topping.

Butter in Glass Bowl for Crumble Topping

Mash the butter.

Butter and Brown Sugar for Crumble Topping

Combine the butter, brown sugar, and salt.

Butter Brown Sugar Oats and Flour for Crumble Topping

Add the flour and oats to the butter/brown sugar mixture.

Crumble Topping in Bowl

And combine until the mixture is crumbly.

Spreading Crumble Topping on Apple Filling in Baking Pan

Spread the apple filling out into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle on the crumble topping.

Baked Apple Crisp

Bake until the apple crisp is golden and bubbling.

Serve warm, topped with a dollop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Easy Apple Crisp with Oats

More Apple Desserts and Baked Goods to Make:

  • Baked Apple Doughnuts Recipe with Apple Cider Glaze or Cinnamon Sugar
  • Old-Fashioned Apple Cobbler
  • Low Carb Apple Bread
  • Amish Apple Dumplings
  • Apple Slab Pie with Nutty Oat Crumble Topping

2 Dishes of Apple Crisp Recipe with Oats

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The BEST Easy Apple Crisp Recipe with Oats

For all the apple pie-lovers who don’t have time to make pie, the Best Easy Apple Crisp Recipe with sweet spiced apple filling and a crispy brown sugar oat topping will be your new favorite dessert!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Time For the Apples to Sit: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 306kcal
Author: Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

Apple Filling:

  • 2 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Crumble Topping:

  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter softened slightly but not melted
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 old-fashioned rolled oats
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Instructions

For the Apple Filling:

  • Peel and core the apples, and then cut them into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • Add the sliced apple to a large bowl and toss with the lemon juice to coat.
  • Stir in the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg and gently toss to coat the apples.
  • Let the apples sit at room temperature until they start seeping liquid, about 45 to 60 minutes.

For the Crumble Topping:

  • Mash the butter with a fork or beat it with an electric mixer.
  • Combine the butter, brown sugar, and salt.
  • Add the flour and oats and combine until the mixture is in large crumbles. You can use a fork, but this works best if you combine the mixture with your fingertips.

To Assemble and Bake the Apple Crisp:

  • Preheat the oven to 375F.
  • Pour the apple filling (including the juice) into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  • Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly on top.
  • Bake until the crisp is golden on top and bubbling around the outside, about 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool slightly and serve.

Helpful Tips

  • You can serve Apple Crisp warm, cold, or at room temperature.
  • Store leftovers wrapped in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • To Reheat: Apple Crisp reheats well in the microwave. Or you can reheat the entire dish of Apple Crisp in a 350F oven (uncovered) until warm throughout, about 15 to 30 minutes.
  • If desired, serve topped with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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