Classic Oat-Topped Apple Crisp Recipe: Warm Autumn Comfort in Every Bite

Why You’ll Love This Apple Crisp Recipe

This apple crisp recipe bakes in the oven until golden brown and bubbly for a simple, fragrant, and deliciously sweet and crunchy fall dessert.

Ingredients for Apple Crisp

• 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with 2 tablespoons of sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon until evenly coated.
3. Spread the apple mixture in the prepared baking dish.
4. In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, remaining cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut in the cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples.
7. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbly.
8. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

Tips and Variations

• Easy prep: Slice apples ahead and store in lemon water to prevent browning.
• Add nuts: Stir in ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the oat topping for extra crunch.
• Spice it up: Mix in a dash of cardamom or ginger for a cozy twist.
• Fruit swap: Substitute half the apples with pears or berries for a mixed-fruit crisp.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

• Calories: 618 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 99 g
• Protein: 5 g
• Fat: 25 g (Saturated 15 g)
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 63 g
• Sodium: 177 mg

Serving Suggestions

Pair this warm, comforting apple crisp recipe with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for the ultimate autumn treat.