Homemade Apple Crisp Recipe
This apple crisp recipe is warm, buttery, and packed with cinnamon-spiced apples under a golden oat topping. It’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion, with simple ingredients and a rich, comforting flavor.
Ingredients
- 6 cups peeled thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Place the sliced apples in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the apples with lemon juice and toss to coat.
- Add the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch to the apples and mix well.
- Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients.
- Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to mix until the topping forms coarse crumbs.
- Evenly sprinkle the topping over the apples, covering them completely.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.