Homemade Apple Crisp That Fills Your Kitchen With Cozy Fall Magic
Warm, comforting, and filled with fall magic, this homemade apple crisp features tender cinnamon apples and a buttery oat topping that cracks beautifully under each spoonful. A nostalgic, cozy dessert perfect for gatherings or quiet nights in.
Ingredients
- 5 cups sliced apples Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon divided
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup old-fashioned oats
- ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and butter a deep pie dish or baking pan.
- 2. Peel and slice apples into ½-inch wedges (about 5 cups).
- 3. In a large bowl, toss apples with granulated sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- 4. Spread the apple mixture evenly in your prepared dish.
- 5. In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and remaining ½ tsp cinnamon.
- 6. Stir in melted butter and mix until crumbly, using your hands to form clumps.
- 7. Sprinkle the topping over the apples, covering all corners.
- 8. Bake for 45–60 minutes, until topping is golden brown and apples are bubbly.
- 9. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.
Notes
• For extra crunch, add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the topping.
• Swap flour with a gluten-free blend or use coconut oil instead of butter for dietary needs.
• Leftovers keep for 4 days refrigerated; reheat in oven for best texture.
• Can be frozen unbaked for up to 3 months; bake straight from freezer with extra time.