Old Fashioned Apple Crisp – A Cozy Fall Favorite!

Nothing says fall like the comforting aroma of cinnamon, apples, and buttery goodness wafting from your kitchen. This Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp is a timeless dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for chilly evenings. With tender, spiced apples beneath a golden, crumbly oat topping, it’s pure coziness in every bite. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you’ll have a dessert that’s impossible to resist!

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling:

• 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

For the Topping:

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Equipment

• 9×9-inch baking dish or similar
• Large mixing bowls
• Pastry cutter or fork
• Peeler and knife

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Apples

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
3. Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Step 2: Make the Topping

1. In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fork to blend it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3: Assemble and Bake

1. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple mixture.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 40–50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.

Tips

• Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for a balanced flavor.
• Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for a nutty crunch.
• If you like a thicker filling, add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch.
• Let the crisp cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to set.

Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp is the perfect dessert for fall, combining simple ingredients with unbeatable flavors. Whether served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream, it’s a classic treat that will bring everyone back for seconds. Cozy up with this easy, heartwarming dessert tonight!

Old Fashioned Apple Crisp

Warm your soul with this classic Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp recipe. Sweet apples, buttery oat topping, and cozy spices make it the ultimate fall dessert.

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Equipment

• 9x9-inch baking dish (or similar)
• Large mixing bowls
• Pastry cutter or fork
• Peeler and knife

Ingredients

  

• For the Apple Filling:
• 6 cups apples peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• For the Topping:
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed

Instructions

 

• Step 1: Prepare the Apples
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your baking dish.
• In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
• Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
• Step 2: Make the Topping
• In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
• Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fork to blend it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Step 3: Assemble and Bake
• Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40–50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.