The Best Award-Winning Apple Crisp
A classic fall dessert featuring tender, sweet-tart baked apples topped with a thick, buttery oat crumble. Infused with cinnamon warmth, this award-winning apple crisp is simple, cozy, and best served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- 9-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Fork
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 6–7 medium apples)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish or skillet.
- In a large bowl, toss apple slices with lemon juice, granulated sugar, and cinnamon until evenly coated.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, stir oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and mix with a fork until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes until the topping is golden and the apples are tender and bubbling.
- Cool for 10–15 minutes before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor and texture. Always choose old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant) for a perfect crumble. Let the crisp rest for 10 minutes before serving so the filling sets.