Apple Crisp

There’s something timeless and comforting about a warm apple crisp fresh from the oven; the kind that fills the whole house with the sweet scent of baked apples, cinnamon, and butter. Growing up, there were countless times when my siblings and I would come home from school to that very smell drifting through the house, a fresh apple crisp lovingly made by our mother waiting on the counter. Every time I bake up a pan, the aroma brings those fond memories rushing back, wrapping me in the same warmth and comfort I felt as a child.

Feels Like A Hug After A Long Day

It’s a dessert that feels like a hug after a long day. Simple enough for weeknights, yet special enough for celebrations. This apple crisp was the perfect finishing touch to our dinner, and now you can bring that same homestyle comfort to your own table with this cozy, crowd-pleasing recipe.

Apple Crisp

Crisp Topping

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour or oat flour)

  • ¾ cup oats

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/3 cup butter, margarine, or shortening

Fruit Filling

  • 6 cups sliced apples

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.

  2. Make the topping: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture forms soft, buttery crumbs. (I actually just throw everything into my KitchenAid mixer and mix until it forms a crumble). Set aside.

  3. Prepare the fruit: In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with the granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice until everything is well coated. Spread the fruit evenly into a greased 9-inch square pan or 1.5L casserole dish.

  4. Assemble & bake: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the fruit is tender-crisp and the topping is lightly golden.

  5. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the coziest finish.

Variations:
Try swapping in a mix of pears and apples or use all pears for a softer, sweeter crisp. A handful of berries is also lovely. For a more indulgent version, double the crumble and press a thin layer onto the bottom of the pan before adding the fruit, then finish with the remaining topping.