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Nothing says fall quite like a warm apple crisp! This simple recipe combines tender, cinnamon-spiced apples with a buttery oat topping. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an easy fall dessert.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 40–45 minutes
Oven Temperature: 350°F
Servings: 6–8

Ingredients

Apple Filling

  • 6 medium apples, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Crisp Topping

  • ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup cold butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
  4. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
  6. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, with vanilla ice cream if desired!

Terry's Tip

Try using a combination of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples. The mix of sweet and tart flavors makes a great apple crisp!