Homemade Apple Crisp Recipe

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Welcome to the heart of homemade comfort. This apple crisp is everything you love about fall — tender, spiced apples tucked beneath a golden, buttery crumb topping. It’s simple, rustic, and irresistibly good. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner, sharing dessert with family, or just craving something warm on a chilly evening, this recipe delivers the kind of sweetness that feels like home.

🧂 Ingredients

For the Crumb Topping

Ingredient	Amount
All-purpose flour	½ cup + 2 tablespoons
Old-fashioned oats (not instant)	½ cup
Packed brown sugar	¼ cup
Ground cinnamon	¼ teaspoon
Salt	A pinch
Light butter	3 tablespoons
Water	1 teaspoon (plus more if needed)

For the Apple Filling

Ingredient	Amount
Granulated sugar	¼ cup
Ground nutmeg	¼ teaspoon
Ground cloves	A pinch
Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, sliced	3 lbs
Vanilla extract	1 teaspoon

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a 1½-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.

2️⃣ Make the Crumb Topping

In a medium bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water and stir until clumps form. If too dry, add a bit more water, one tablespoon at a time.

3️⃣ Prepare the Apple Filling

In a large bowl, combine sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, nutmeg, and cloves. Add sliced apples and vanilla extract, tossing until evenly coated.

4️⃣ Assemble the Crisp

Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared dish. Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over the apples, covering the entire surface.

5️⃣ Bake

Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until the apples are bubbling and the topping is golden and crisp. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.

6️⃣ Serve

Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature. For extra indulgence, top with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel.

2 1 minute read