It’s not officially fall without apple crisp with vanilla ice cream for dessert! This family favorite recipe is SO easy and always a big hit with kids and adults alike. Growing up, I think our Dad made apple or peach crisp every single Monday night from September clear through February. It’s the perfect quick and easy family night and fall through winter dinner party dessert recipe. BONUS: the kids will have so much fun helping in the kitchen and will love making memories and baking it with their own kids someday!
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The Best and Easiest Classic Apple Crisp Dessert Recipe
If you know how to operate an oven, have a couple mixing bowls, spoons, and a 9×13 baking dish, you can make this easy dessert. The simple ingredients are the perfect flavor combination and your home is going to smell SO yummy while it bakes! I mean, cinnamon and apples all caramelizing away in perfect harmony…c’mon.
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The easy to follow, step-by-step complete recipe is at the end of this post – but here is the rundown so you can see how SUPER simple and quick it really is!
Throw all of your crumb topping ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and mix it up with a fork until it forms small crumbs. Move it to the fridge while you make your apple filling.
Mix together your apple filling in a separate bowl and dump it and spread it evenly in your 9×13 baking dish.
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Sprinkle your refrigerated crumb topping mixture from the fridge evenly over the top of your apple filling mixture and bake!
Can’t you just smell it through your screen? The hardest part is waiting the 10 minutes for it to cool off a bit so you don’t burn the bejeebers outta your mouth.
Waiting is hard. So hard.
You can serve it up plain – but our favorite way is to add a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream on top! Or three. Who’s counting.
I think since there’s oats, cinnamon and apples in it, we should be able to get away with eating it for breakfast. Right? So right.
Here’s the printer friendly version of this yummy recipe for your binder of favorites. Enjoy!
The Best and Easiest Classic Apple Crisp Dessert Recipe
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The Best and Easiest Classic Apple Crisp Dessert Recipe
The best and easiest Classic Apple Crisp Dessert Recipe! This is a fall and winter must to add to your baking list. Perfect for family night, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner parties. *Recipe adapted from Tastes Better From Scratch
| Course | Dessert, Snacks and Treats |
Ingredients
Crumb Topping
- 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Oats Old Fashioned
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar (we prefer light brown sugar for this recipe)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 2/3 Cup Butter diced into small chunks or softened (not melted)
- 1 dash Salt
Apple Filling
- 7-8 Large Granny Smith Apples Peeled and Sliced Thin
- 6 Tablespoons Butter Melted
- 4 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (bottled works fine but fresh is always best!)
- 6 Tablespoons Milk (I use 2%)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar (we prefer light brown sugar for this recipe)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 dash Salt
Serving Suggestion
- 1 carton Vanilla Ice Cream to scoop on top of each serving! (optional, but seriously....)
| Course | Dessert, Snacks and Treats |
Ingredients Crumb Topping - 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Oats Old Fashioned
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar (we prefer light brown sugar for this recipe)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 2/3 Cup Butter diced into small chunks or softened (not melted)
- 1 dash Salt
Apple Filling - 7-8 Large Granny Smith Apples Peeled and Sliced Thin
- 6 Tablespoons Butter Melted
- 4 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (bottled works fine but fresh is always best!)
- 6 Tablespoons Milk (I use 2%)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar (we prefer light brown sugar for this recipe)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 dash Salt
Serving Suggestion - 1 carton Vanilla Ice Cream to scoop on top of each serving! (optional, but seriously....)
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Instructions
Preheat your oven:
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
For the Topping
Combine all of the crumb topping ingredients with a fork in a medium to large mixing bowl until it forms small crumbs. Refrigerate and move on to prepare the apple filling.
For the Apple Filling
In a small bowl, combine melted butter and flour with a fork or wire whisk until well blended. Add lemon juice, milk and vanilla and stir well. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour butter mixture over apples and toss to coat. Pour apple mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the apples. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and top is set. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Scoop up individual servings while it's nice and warm into bowls or plates and top each serving with a scoop or two (or three) of your favorite vanilla ice cream!
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FAQs
When it comes to finding the best apple for your crisp, go with a crisp, tart variety that stands up well to baking, like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. Or, go for it – try mixing the two together if you've got both on hand. Golden Delicious is another great choice for crisp hausarbeit schreiben lassen kosten.
What is the difference between apple crisp and apple crumble? ›
Like an apple crisp, an apple crumble is a baked fruit dessert with a layer of topping. But unlike the crisp, the crumble topping rarely includes oats or nuts. Instead, a crumble's topping is more like streusel, made with flour, sugar and butter.
Should you refrigerate apple crisp before baking? ›
You can prepare the crisp through step 3, then cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day before baking. You can also freeze the unbaked crisp for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then continue with step 4. Bake time will be a little longer since the crisp will be cold.
Why do you put lemon juice over the apples when making an apple crisp? ›
Add a little extra fresh lemon juice to help prevent the apples from turning super brown. Prepare the entire apple crisp, cover well, and refrigerate the night before baking. Don't wait any longer than overnight before baking, to prevent the apples from browning too much or drying out/spoiling.
What is the sweetest and most crisp apple? ›
Fuji. Due to their low acidity, these ultra-sweet, crispy and juicy apples are a go-to choice for snacking and baking, as well as homemade baby food or apple butters.
What is the crispiest crunchiest apple? ›
Stemilt Growers,
Some may attest that Honeycrisp and Pink Lady® are the crunchiest, while others would shake their heads pointing to Cosmic Crisp® and SweeTango.
What's the difference between brown betty and apple crisp? ›
Both are very similar apple desserts, but the difference mainly comes down to the crumble topping: Instead of the flour and oat mixture used in an apple crisp, an apple brown betty uses breadcrumbs for its crumbly, delicious topping.
Why is it called Brown Betty? ›
This has led some historians to believe that Betty was the name of the cook and creator of the recipe and that brown was in reference to her skin color.
How can you tell when apple crisp is done? ›
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit. Bake the apple crisp until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown and crisp, about 45 minutes.
Why is my apple crisp always dry? ›
If your apple crisp is dry, you didn't use enough butter. Make sure to follow this apple crisp recipe to ensure you've got the proper measurements.
We prefer to prep the apples when we make the crisp, but you can prep them ahead of time. Peel and slice the apples and toss them with lemon juice, then pack tightly in freezer bags and refrigerate for up to one day.
Why is my apple crisp not crispy? ›
Just make sure you add enough melted butter to coat everything: it brings it all together. Your day-old mush will turn back into the warm and crunchy crisp once more if you reheat in the oven at 350°. And for the love of autumn, please do not forget the ice cream. Or the whipped cream.
What are the best apples for baking apple crisp? ›
What Makes A Good Apple For Apple Crisp? The best apples for baking keep their structure under heat, which prevents the chunks of fruit from turning into mush after baking. The firm and crisp Granny Smith and Honeycrisp varieties are popular apples to use in apple pies and apple crisps.
How to make apple crisp not watery? ›
Lemon juice and vanilla extract – both of these are for complexity of flavor in your apple filling. You could leave them out if you don't have them, but they make a noticeable difference in the final product. Cornstarch or arrowroot starch – this is how we get a thick and not watery apple crisp!
Can I substitute vinegar for lemon juice in apple crisp? ›
Vinegar. Vinegar is an excellent substitute for lemon juice in cooking or baking when only a small amount is needed. Much like lemon juice, it's tart and acidic. In these recipes, it can be used as a one-to-one replacement (6).
Which apple is more crisp Fuji or Gala? ›
Texture & Use in Recipes: In terms of texture, Fuji apples are also a lot crisper, and less dense than Gala apples. So, they result in a firm bite with juicy flesh while Galas are softer and creamier. Their texture also means that Fujis are better for baking as they hold their shape better than Galas when cooked!
Which apples stay crisp the longest? ›
Storage quality also varies by cultivar. The best apples to store long-term have thick skin and tend to be crisp and tart. Apple varieties such as Gala, Granny Smith, Fuji, McIntosh, Winesap, Honeycrisp, Northern Spy, and Rome are known to store very well given the proper conditions.
What flavor is ever crisp apple? ›
Appearance and flavour
According to EverCrisp Apple, the MAIA-1 variety is sweet, crisp, firm and dense just like its parent cultivar Honeycrisp. Director for floral and produce at Tops Friendly Markets, Jeff Cady, describes EverCrisp to have a strong Honeycrisp flavour with a distinct Fuji-like tang.
Are Honeycrisp apples good for baking? ›
Honeycrisp. One of the sweetest apples around, this Midwestern favorite is good for anything—including baking. It boasts a distinctive juicy crispness and is firm enough that it won't cook down much. It complements just about any other apple variety to make a stellar pie.
While you are in the mood for all things yummy for fall and winter – check out all of the scrumptious dessert recipes we found that we think you’ll love! Just CLICK HERE or on the image below to grab a few more favorites for Thanksgiving, Christmas and crisp Autumn evenings with friends and family: The Best Fall and Winter Desserts Recipes