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Yesica Andrews

Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp: Irresistibly Quick Recipe

This Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp is a quick and homemade apple crisp easy to prepare, bringing back the nostalgic flavors Grandma used to make. Perfect as a Quick Apple Crisp dessert topped with vanilla ice cream or salted caramel sauce, it combines tender spiced apples with a crunchy oat topping. A delightful treat for any season, this recipe is a beloved classic and one of the best apple crisp recipes ever.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 301
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 golden delicious apples peeled and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon (for apples)
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter diced into small cubes

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees and butter an 8x8 baking dish or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine peeled and chopped apples, granulated sugar, 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
  3. Transfer the spiced apple mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, oats, flour, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and a pinch of kosher salt.
  5. Cut cold diced butter into the oat mixture using a pastry cutter, two forks, or hands until pea-sized crumbs form.
  6. Spread the crumb topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish and gently pat down.
  7. Bake for 40-50 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apple mixture is bubbly.
  8. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • You can use different apple varieties if desired. Quick oats can substitute old fashioned oats but may alter texture slightly. Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated. This crisp pairs wonderfully with salted caramel sauce for a richer dessert.