This apple crisp recipe has the perfect combination of brown sugar and cinnamon that you tend to expect in an apple crisp.
However, there is a special ingredient that I haven’t had in an apple crisp recipe previously.
This recipe calls for a tablespoon of lemon, allowing it to have a subtle tartness, and give the perfect combination of flavors. It’s sooo good!
What you need to make apple crisp
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- 8×8″ baking dish
- Measuring cups, spoons, and measuring scale
- Large bowl, 2 medium bowls
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Large spoon
- Sharp knife
- Cooking spray
Alright, you ready to get started?! Let’s get baking!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR QUICK & EASY APPLE CRISP RECIPE
Preheat your oven to 375. Spray your 8×8 pan with cooking spray and set aside.
First, you will prepare the apples.
Prepping the apples is the most time-consuming part of this recipe. I am slow at cutting things so it took me about 20-30 minutes.
You can use a vegetable peeler and peel the outside before cutting the apple, but I prefer to peel and cut with a knife.
I cut the apple into four pieces, carved out the seeds and stems, and then carefully cut the apple skin off.
You will want to cut the apple into thin slices so that they will soften as they bake.
Place apples in a large bowl and set them aside.
Next, we will create the topping. Measure out all topping ingredients (except for the butter) and combine into a medium bowl.
Cut the butter into small chunks and add it to the topping ingredients.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the mixture.
You want to break down the butter so that it resembles a coarse texture, making sure there aren’t any large clumps of butter remaining.
However, do not remove all of the clumps.
The textured appearance will make the apple crisp top look so good! Place the bowl in the fridge while moving on to the next step.
Now, we are going to move on to make the sauce to cover the apples.
Go ahead and melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium bowl.
Add flour and whisk together until well incorporated.
Add in the rest of the sauce ingredients. Mix together until well combined.
Pour the sauce mixture over the apples, using a large spoon or your hands, and stir up the apples so that the sauce mixture evenly covers all of the apples.
Pour apples into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
Go ahead and get the topping mixture out of the fridge.
Pour it onto the top of the apples, being sure to spread out the topping evenly and cover all the apples.
Place in the oven and bake for about 35 minutes.
Use a toothpick to pierce a few apples to make sure that the apples are soft.
The top of the crust will have a golden brown color.
I could see the sauce bubbling on the side of the dish when I was taking it out.
Allow the apple crisp to sit for about ten minutes.
It will allow the juices to soak in a bit more and firm up slightly. Serve warm with ice cream and do a little happy dance! (It’s sooo goood!!)
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This apple crisp recipe has the perfect combination of brown sugar and cinnamon that you tend to expect in an apple crisp. However, there is a special ingredient that I haven’t had in an apple crisp recipe previously. This recipe calls for a tablespoon of lemon, allowing it to have a subtle tartness, and give the perfect combination of flavors. It’s sooo good!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds apples (granny smith, braeburn, or honey crisp) peeled, cored and sliced thin
Topping
- 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, diced
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (divided)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup light-brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375. Spray your 8×8 pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- First, you will prepare the apples. Prepping the apples is the most time-consuming part of this recipe. I am slow at cutting things so it took me about 20-30 minutes. You can use a vegetable peeler and peel the outside before cutting the apple, but I prefer to peel and cut with the knife. I cut the apple into four pieces, carved out the seeds and stems and then carefully cut the apple skin off. You will want to cut the apple in thin slices so that they will soften as they bake. Place apples in a large bowl and set aside.
- Next, we will create the topping. Measure out all topping ingredients (except for the butter) and combine into a medium bowl.
- Cut the butter into small chunks and add it to the topping ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the mixture. You want to break down the butter so that it resembles a coarse texture, making sure there aren’t any large clumps of butter remaining. However, do not remove all of the clumps. The textured appearance will make the apple crisp top look so good! Place the bowl in the fridge while moving on to the next step.
- Now, we are going to move on to make the sauce to cover the apples. Go ahead and melt three tablespoons butter in a medium bowl. Add flour and whisk together until well incorporated.
- Add in the rest of the sauce ingredients. Mix together until well combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the apples, using a large spoon or your hands, stir up the apples so that the sauce mixture evenly covers all of the apples. Pour apples into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Go ahead and get the topping mixture out of the fridge. Pour it onto the top of the apples, being sure to spread out the topping evenly and cover all the apples.
- Place in the oven and bake for about 35 minutes. Use a toothpick to pierce a few apples to make sure that the apples are soft. The top of the crust will have a golden brown color. I could see the sauce bubbling on the side of the dish when I was taking it out.
- Allow the apple crisp to sit for about ten minutes. It will allow the juices to soak in a bit more and firm up slightly. Serve warm with ice cream and do a little happy dance! (It’s sooo goood!!)
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LadyBT78
Recipe is Absolutely delicious…Used Jangold apples added a crust and also added white granulated sugar ..Yum
Melissa
I am glad you liked it!
Bren
5 Star! Easy and tastes great. FYI – I used about 8 cups of sliced and cored apples.
★★★★★
Roy Phillips
I haven’t ever commented on a recipe but I made this apple crisp and it was simple to make and sooo delicious.
Linda
I made this recipe as it was, but I found it a bit sweet. I would cut back on the sugar and it would be perfect to my taste. Maybe my apples were a little sweeter (off our tree).
★★★★★
John Bradley
Try using Granny Smith apples
Ashley
I have made this recipe twice now and its AMAZING! I took a piece to my dad and he thought I had used my grandmas recipe, which is a huge compliment! I added some hershey caramel to the top after getting it out of the oven this time!
★★★★★
Melissa
Thanks! I am glad to hear you are loving it so much! The caramel sauce sounds like a great addition! I will have to try it myself!
Sara Rodriguez
Love apple desserts! And this apple crips looks so easy and tasty!
★★★★★
Leslie
I can already smell and taste this goodness! I’m a sucker for a good apple crisp recipe! Delish!
★★★★★
Natalie
I just realized I haven’t made apple crisp in ages. And my family loves it so much. Thanks for this reminder. I will definitely give your recipe a try. Looks fantastic!
★★★★★
Jen Talley
I have some apples that need to use up. This recipe is perfect! Thanks!
★★★★★
debra
YUM! A delicious version of a family favorite.
★★★★★
Raquel
Thank you for this delicious recipe! So easy!
★★★★★
Amy
What a great recipe! Love apple desserts!
★★★★★
Lathiya
I love such easy recipes. This Apple crisp looks yummy.
★★★★★
Marina
Fantastic apple crisp recipe, perfect combination with cinnamon and lemon juice adds refreshing taste to it, thanks for sharing
★★★★★
Chef Dennis
I haven’t had apple crisp in ages. It reminds me of my childhood…sigh I can’t wait to try your recipe!
★★★★★
Emily Flint
I love Apple Crisp and your recipe looks so easy and delicious!
★★★★★
Sue
Yum – you can never go wrong with Apple Crisp!
★★★★★
Michele Peterson
The sauce elevates this recipe miles above other apple crisp recipes. Brilliant!
★★★★★
Laura
Apple crisp is my favorite summer dessert with ice cream on top! Thanks for the great recipe.
★★★★★
Cheryl
This is the best apple crisp I have ever made! Topping is perfect!
Melissa
Thank you! I am glad you like it!
Upplady
Toss apples with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon; turn into an 8 baking pan that has been lightly coated with no-stick cooking spray; dot with butter.
★★★★★