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Apple Crisp

Posted by Elise on Oct 11, 2005

Filed under Dessert, Seasonal Favorites: Fall

Apple Crisp

Apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, butter and oats? Welcome to the essential ingredients of the apple crisp, one of the most simple and easy of apple desserts. To make an apple crisp one layers sliced peeled apples that have been tossed with lemon juice and vanilla in a baking pan, then tops the apples with a mixture of brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and oats. It's the crunchy topping that makes the apple crisp "crisp".

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Apple Crisp Recipe

Ingredients

  • 7 tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature

Method

1 Preheat oven to 375°F. In a mixing bowl, combine apples, lemon juice, and vanilla. Toss to combine.

2 Layer sliced apples in a 9 x 12 inch baking pan.

3 Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and oatmeal in a bowl. Cut in butter. Sprinkle sugar mixture over apples.

4 Bake 45 minutes or until topping looks crunchy and apples are tender.

Serves 8. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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24 Comments

Hey, this is just a suggestion, but my husband and friends all agree that, after experimenting both ways, they like my crisp better when the apples are in approx. 1 inch cubes instead of sliced.

Posted by: Jeni on October 12, 2005 9:04 AM

Try adding cranberries!

Posted by: Jessee on October 12, 2005 2:53 PM

Adding 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg with the cinnamon and oats is awesome, too!

Posted by: Danielle on October 13, 2005 9:52 AM

This recipe is great with fresh or frozen strawberries as well. Top it with a dollup of whipped cream...great all year long!

Posted by: coastalguy on October 13, 2005 9:59 AM

My Dad and I enjoyed this tonight ~ love the cranberry idea, especially if the apples are sweet like ours were tonight. Elise, you'll be proud: I didn't cut the sugar OR the butter. ;-)

Posted by: Alanna on October 27, 2006 6:01 PM

You simply have to try this recipe by substituting the apples with an equal mixture of raspberries and rhubarb. Unbelievable!!

Posted by: Lynn on November 4, 2006 1:14 PM

I was looking for a quick crisp recipe with minimal ingredients and I came across this recipe. it's probably the BEST crisp I've made and sooo easy!
And my boyfriend loved it!

Posted by: erika on March 19, 2007 12:42 PM

Try soaking the sliced apples in any type of red wine, before mixing in with the dry ingredients.

Posted by: Roscoe Shorey on September 16, 2007 7:21 PM

I make a very small batch of simple syrup (1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, pat of butter heated on the stove) and pour over the apples before the topping and then baking.

Oh so decadent.

Posted by: Lisa S. on October 2, 2007 1:37 PM

I must admit, I used a scant cup of sugar and halved the butter. That said, it was still absolutely wonderful with a scoop of ice cream on top.

Posted by: Harmony on October 8, 2007 3:17 PM

I would like to make this, what type of apple should I use?

Note from Elise: A good baking apple such as Granny Smith, Jonagold, Fuji. Anything but a red delicious, they don't cook up well.

Posted by: Cindy on October 19, 2007 10:41 AM

I tried this for the first time last week and we have had it 4 times since, it is totally addictive and so yummy. Going to try the cranberries and rhubarb ideas.
Love your web site

Posted by: Alix on October 23, 2007 9:27 AM

Northern Spy Apples or MacIntosh are best.

Posted by: Kathy on October 29, 2007 8:52 PM

I made this recipe tonight for dessert and it was delicious. but then how can it NOT be good... it has a stick of butter in it. :) I served it with french vanilla ice cream.

Posted by: chloe on December 4, 2007 6:41 PM

If your favorite part about apple crisp is the topping, I would recommend using a recipe that calls for flour in addition to the oats. As it is, the "crisp" part just isn't very crisp. This recipe wasn't bad, but I've had much better.

Posted by: Megan on December 9, 2007 1:13 PM

I used your recipe tonight. It was fantastic; my kids loved it. Thanx.

Posted by: jeff on December 14, 2007 10:00 PM

Hey there! When I make apple crisp I use deep dishes and like lots of crisp so I triple sometimes quadruple this recipe. It works great, but I've noticed on a larger scale, this much butter makes it bake wet and overly saturated. When I use three cups of brown sugar and 3 cups of Oats I usually only go for one cup of butter.
That being said this is a great recipe, simple and very very tasty!

Posted by: James Everett on December 23, 2007 9:20 PM

Elise, thank you for posting this recipe and the banana bread recipe! I've made the crisp with all types of apples and it always turns out well! I also love the fact that the apple flavor isn't drowned out by the sugar. Thanks!

Posted by: Del on January 1, 2008 4:51 PM

Excellent recipe.
As a variation, try adding orange juice/zest and vanilla instead of lemon juice and spices.

Posted by: Alissa on April 3, 2008 7:03 AM

I made this last night from some apples a friend gave me off of his tree. GREAT recipe - it was a big hit!

Posted by: Adriene Rathbun on September 18, 2008 11:28 AM

Hi! It would be easy to convert this to gluten-free just by using gluten-free oats.
I just converted this to gluten-free/casein-free/no refined sugar for myself. Gave props to Elise for the basic recipe that I hacked! :)
Thanks!

Posted by: Kelly on November 14, 2008 9:19 AM

I'm new to cooking, and I tried it tonight.... I don't think i made it correct, can anyone tell me what i did wrong?

1. I mixed the apple, Lemon Juice, and Vanilla
2. I mixed the Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, and Oats
3. I out a bar of butter on the bottom of my pan
4. Lay Apple into the Pan
5. Sprinkle Sugar/Cinnamon/Oats Mix on top
6. Baked for 45 mins at 375

Was I suppose to mix the butter into the Sugar/Cinnamon/Oats mix?

It tasted pretty good because of the ice cream, but it was basically Apple Oatmeal Ice Cream.

Hi Jeffrey, Yes, you need to cut the butter in with the sugar, cinnamon, and oats. One way you can do that is to cut the butter into small cubes and mix it in with the oat mixture. ~Elise

Posted by: Jeffrey on November 14, 2008 7:44 PM

Elise:

Thank you very much for your advice. I tried it again today by mixing the butter w/ the Oats, and Brown Sugar, and it turned out much better than last time.

Question 1: Was i suppose to only have ONE layer of apples? I am using a smaller pan, so some of the apples are double stacked and the ones on top still have the original color.

Question 2: How crispy are the Oats (I'm using Quaker Oats) suppose to be? Right now its crispy, but not sure if its suppose to be more. Thanks again!

Hi Jeffrey, you can have double the layer of apples if you want, just spread them out evenly over the bottom of the baking dish. The crispy topping should be as crisp and crunchy as you want. ~Elise

Posted by: Jeffrey on November 20, 2008 9:32 PM

We had a couple of friends over last night for dinner. I made turkey chili and this for dessert served with vanilla ice cream. Soooo delicious, and so easy. I added extra cinnamon; the whole house smelled amazing. My guests (and my husband) were circling the kitchen like wolves! Thank you!

Posted by: Carol on January 8, 2009 10:30 AM

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