Cozy Cinnamon Apple Crisp: A Classic Fall Dessert

Cozy Cinnamon Apple Crisp: A Classic Fall Dessert

As autumn leaves fall and the air turns crisp, there's nothing quite as comforting as a warm, homemade apple crisp. This recipe brings together tender, spiced apples with a buttery, crunchy oat topping, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's incredibly easy to make and guaranteed to fill your home with an irresistible aroma!

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

40-45 minutes

Servings

6-8 servings

Ingredients

• 6 medium-sized baking apples (like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Prepare the Apple Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
3. Prepare the Crisp Topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, and rolled oats.
4. Add the cold butter pieces to the dry ingredients. Using your fingers or a pastry blender, cut the butter into the mixture until coarse crumbs form.
5. Evenly sprinkle the crisp topping over the apple filling in the baking dish.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly. If the topping starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
7. Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Apple crisp is best served warm, often with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.