Making irresistible apple crisp is surprisingly easy. You just need a good recipe — and that's where we come in! This top-rated apple crisp recipe with a sweet oat topping is sure to satisfy everyone at your table.
Apple Crisp Ingredients
These are the ingredients you'll need to make this top-rated apple crisp recipe:
- Apples: You'll need 10 cups of peeled, cored, and sliced all-purpose apples.
- Sugars: This apple crisp recipe calls for white sugar in the filling and brown sugar in the topping.
- Flour: All-purpose flour thickens the filling and gives the topping some structure.
- Cinnamon: A teaspoon of ground cinnamon lends warmth that perfectly complements the apples' flavor.
- Oats: Use quick-cooking oats for the topping.
- Leaveners: Baking soda and baking powder act as leaveners.
- Butter: Melted butter gives the topping welcome richness.
How to Make Apple Crisp
You'll find a full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade apple crisp:
- Place the apples in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle the apples with white sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
- Drizzle water over the apples.
- Make the oat topping, then sprinkle it over the apples.
- Bake until the topping is golden brown and the apple mixture is bubbly.
Tip: Impress guests by serving with an easy homemade caramel sauce.
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Does Apple Crisp Need to Be Refrigerated?
Yes. Allow the crisp to cool completely, then transfer the leftovers to an airtight container or cover the dish tightly with foil. Store in the refrigerator for about three days.
Can You Freeze Apple Crisp?
Yes! You can freeze apple crisp. If you plan to freeze it, it's best to go ahead and bake it in a foil pan. Wrap the whole thing tightly in a layer of storage wrap, then a layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to three months.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
"So delicious and easy to make," according to Dana Ward-Haven. "We topped it off with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and caramel sauce."
"The crisp topping was yummy!" raves one Allrecipes community member. "I loved the large quantity of apples! My family loved it and had seconds right away!"
"It was a breeze to make," says Brian Lunsford. "Everything turned out perfect. I didn't have a glass dish so I used a non-stick 13×9 and added about 5 minutes."
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
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10 cups all-purpose apples, peeled, cored and sliced
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1 cup white sugar
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3 tablespoons water
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1 cup quick-cooking oats
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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¼ teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon baking soda
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½ cup butter, melted
Directions
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Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Place sliced apples in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and cinnamon together; sprinkle over apples. Pour water evenly over apples.
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Combine oats, 1 cup flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Add melted butter and mix with a fork until crumbly; sprinkle evenly over apple mixture.
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Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and apples are bubbling around the edges, about 45 minutes.
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Enjoy!
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From the Editor
This recipe was tested in our test kitchen in September 2023 and updated to call for 3 tablespoons of water instead of ½ cup.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
316 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
61g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 316 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 8g | 11% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 25% |
Cholesterol 20mg | 7% |
Sodium 98mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 61g | 22% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
Total Sugars 44g | |
Protein 2g | 5% |
Vitamin C 4mg | 5% |
Calcium 36mg | 3% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 162mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.