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I love making this Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Topping! It’s a cozy, sweet treat with tender apples and a crunchy buttery topping. Perfect for fall!
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This Easy Apple Crisp recipe serves six and costs about $8.54 to make, which is just $1.43 per serving.
A Taste of Fall: Nostalgia with a Side of Apple Crisp
Nothing says fall or home to me like a bushel of apples. I grew up in Connecticut, and our house was close to three apple orchards, including my favorite, Roger’s Orchards.
Around this time of year, we’d always have a ton of apples from Roger’s: McIntosh, Ida Reds, Cortland, Empire, Red Delicious, and more. I can’t remember when we didn’t have apples in the house.
What I Love About Apple Crisp With Oatmeal Topping:
- It’s easier to make than apple pie.
- It tastes fantastic with a warm, comforting flavor.
- A crowd-pleaser that everyone loves.
- Folks are always asking for this recipe after having it!
Ingredients and Estimated Cost
Per Serving Cost: $1.43
Recipe Cost: $8.54
- 3 pounds Granny Smith apples – $3.99
- ½ cup granulated sugar – $0.15
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice – $0.10
- 7 Tablespoons unsalted butter – $0.70
- ¾ cup pecans – $3.19
- ¼ cup flour – $0.05
- ¼ cup old-fashioned oats – $0.05
- ¾ teaspoon apple pie spice – $0.10
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar – $0.20
- ¼ teaspoon salt – $0.01
NOTE: Recipe prices and the amounts needed are based on grocery store websites. Actual costs may vary depending on your ingredients. The pricing was updated in July 2024.
How To Make Apple Crisp
Prep Apples
- Combine the apples, sugar, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Next, pour the apple mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan.
Make the Topping
- Add butter, pecans, flour, oats, apple pie spice, brown sugar, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles crumbly sand.
- Distribute the topping evenly over the apples.
Bake and Serve
- Bake for 45-50 minutes in a 375°F (190°C) oven.
- Let it cool for 15 minutes before serving with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, and caramel sauce (all optional).
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Mixed Fruit Crisp: Replace half the apples with peaches, pears, nectarines, or plums for a delicious fruit blend.
- Berry Apple Crisp: Add 1 cup of mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries) to the apple mixture.
- Nut-Free Crisp: Omit the pecans and add an extra ¼ cup of oats for a nut-free topping.
- Maple Pecan Crisp: For a richer flavor, substitute ¼ cups of granulated sugar with pure maple syrup. Mix 1 tablespoon of maple syrup into the topping mixture.
- Gluten-Free Crisp: Use gluten-free oats and a gluten-free flour blend instead of regular oats and flour.
Serving and Storage Tips
Apple crisp is best served warm. Below are some serving, storing, and reheating tips.
How To Serve Apple Crisp:
This easy apple crisp is best served warm or at room temperature. I do not recommend serving it cold.
How To Store Apple Crisp:
Leftover crisp will keep covered in the refrigerator for about three days.
How To Reheat Apple Crisp:
Reheat in a 325°F oven for about 20-25 minutes.
Recipe FAQs
Is apple crisp the same as apple crumble?
No, the two are similar, but the main difference is in the dessert’s toppings.
Apple Crumble has more of a streusel topping made from butter, flour, sugar, and sometimes nuts. Apple crisp topping is less dense than a crumble and typically includes oats.
What apples are best for apple crisp?
While almost every kind of apple will work when making apple crisp, Granny Smith is the best, followed by Empire and Honey Crisp. While these are my favorites, any apple (or combination of apples) will work except for McIntosh. McIntosh is too soft. When cooked, it will have an applesauce-like consistency.
Why does my crumble topping go soggy?
There is likely too much butter. Too much butter can create too much grease while it is baking. Try cutting a little butter out when making the recipe.
Tools You’ll Need for this Recipe:
- cutting board
- vegetable peeler
- chef’s knife
- mixing bowls
- rubber scraper
- 8×8-inch pan
- food processor
More Delicious Apple Recipes:
- Mulled Apple Cider
- Smoked Apples
- Apple Donuts
- Copycat Apple Pie Caramel Apples
- Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
- Bacon and Apple Stuffing
5 from 8 votes
Apple Crisp With Oatmeal Topping
Author Jillian Wade
Recipe Cost $ $8.54
Serving Cost $ $1.43
Prep Time 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
6 people
I love making this Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Topping! It's a cozy, sweet treat with tender apples and a crunchy buttery topping. Perfect for fall!
Equipment
cutting board
vegetable peeler
chef's knife
mixing bowls
rubber scraper
8×8-inch pan
food processor
Ingredients
FOR THE APPLES:
- 3 pounds granny smith apples peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
FOR THE APPLE CRISP TOPPING:
- 7 tablespoons cold butter cut into 14 pieces
- ¾ cup pecans chopped
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup old fashioned oats
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon apple pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
FOR SERVING:
- whipped cream
- ice cream
- caramel sauce
Instructions
PREP THE OVEN:
Move oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
FOR THE APPLES:
In a large bowl add the apples, sugar, and lemon juice and toss to combine.
Pour apple mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan, and make sure the apples are evenly distributed. Set aside.
FOR THE TOPPING:
Add the butter, pecans, flour, oats, granulated and brown sugar, apple pie spice, and salt into the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse the food processor until the mixture looks like crumbly sand.
TO FINISH:
Evenly cover the apples with the topping and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the toppings deep golden brown and the apple mixture is bubbling. Move apple crisp to a wire rack to cook for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Serve with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, and caramel sauce (all optional).
Notes
- The nutritional information is for one serving of the apple crisp recipe. It does not include the nutritional information for optional toppings.
- This is a great, versatile recipe that can be used with other fruits like peaches, pears, nectarines, or plums.
- I love serving this apple crisp with myHomemade Salted Caramel Sauce. The salted caramel and warm crisp are incredible together.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 538IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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