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    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Pie

    Perfect Apple Crisp

    Published by Melissa on September 16, 2019 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 45 Comments

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    Make a perfect apple crisp with just a few easy steps. Fruit crisps are essentially a streusel-topped pie without a bottom crust. They’re easy to throw together and you can use almost any fruit that’s in season. Right now it’s apple season and the perfect time to make a perfect apple crisp.

    Apple Crisp on a Plate with a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream

    The secret to a perfect apple crisp is to use great apples. You want to use a combination of sweet and tart apples.

    Choose apples that stay firm and crisp like a sweet Rome Beauty or a tart Granny Smith, and combine it with a tart Jonathan or a sweet Honey Crisp that will break down a bit when baked.

    For the pictured apple crisp, I used two large Granny Smiths Andy two large Honey Crsip apples.

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    If you’re unsure what apples to use, buy several varieties and use them all to get a great mix of flavors and textures.

    The U.S. Apple Association has a nice Apple Variety Guide with pictures of the apples and their uses.

    a basket of apples

    If possible, stop by a local farmers market and buy fresh, locally grown apples that were picked when ripe. The downtown SLC Farmers market is open this weekend, so if you’re in the area, stop by and pick up some great Utah apples.

    perfect apple crisp plated in a bowl and ready to be served

    Of course, once you’ve chosen great apples you’ll need you need a crisp, delicious streusel top. I added sliced almonds, but you can substitute your favorite nut, or omit them if you’re not a nut lover.

    I like the added texture that oatmeal gives the topping, but if you don’t, omit that as well.

    Perfect-Apple-Crisp-With-Ice-Cream

    However you like your topping, the apples are the star of the show. If you’ve got great apples, you’ll have a great apple crisp. A hot, homemade apple crisp is the perfect fall dessert, especially topped with a rich creamy vanilla ice cream.

    Here’s a video to show you just how easy this Perfect Apple Crisp is to make

     

    Apple Crisp on a Plate with a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream
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    Perfect Apple Crisp

    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time55 mins
    Total Time1 hr 10 mins
    Course: Pie
    Servings: 6 - 8 Servings
    Calories: 300kcal
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Ingredients

    • 6 cups apples peeled, cored and thinly sliced (6 - 8 apples—use a combination of sweet and tart baking apples)
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon table salt

    Crumble Topping:

    • ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats not quick-cooking
    • ½ cup sliced almonds
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅓ cup butter melted butter

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375º. Spray an 9x9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
    • In a large bowl or plastic zipper bag, combine granulated sugar, cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Add apples and lemon juice and toss to coat. Put in prepared baking dish.
    • In a large bowl combine brown sugar, flour, oats, almonds, ½ teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon salt. Add melted butter and mix with a fork or your hands until mixture resembles crumbly wet sand. Sprinkle mixture evenly on top of apples.
    • Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until apples are tender and topping is golden brown about 45–55 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
    • Serve warm from the oven topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 210mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 31g
    More apple recipes you’ll love:

    Apple Cranberry Streusel Pie, Barbara Bakes
    Pressure Cooker Applesauce, Pressure Cooking Today
    Blueberry Apple Mini Pies, Barbara Bakes
    Apple Oven Pancake with Apple Cider Syrup, Completely Delicious
    Apple Fig Bread, Mountain Mama

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    1. Lori

      September 16, 2019 at 11:29 am

      Hi Barbara,

      I am so excited to make this for my family dinner this Sunday. What did you put your crisp in to cook? I like the presentation of it and would love to replicate, if possible.

      Thanks for all your great recipes!

      Reply
    2. Shirley Winter

      May 28, 2016 at 6:32 pm

      Tasted very good, but made it with Splenda, didn’t use cornstarch. My topping was 1 Cup of Quick Oats, 1 Tbsp. Butter and Cinnamon. I am on WW so changed recipe some. What are the CALORIES, SAT. FAT. SUGAR AND PROTEIN in this recipe? Thank You!

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      • Barbara Schieving

        May 28, 2016 at 6:58 pm

        Hi Shirley – glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing your WW changes. I like to use this site to check nutrition information https://www.caloriecount.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php

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    3. Amy

      October 25, 2012 at 3:16 pm

      Thanks for the information on what apple to use to make the perfect crisp! I’m going to give this a try. It’s so perfect for Fall and the cooling temperature. I saw the baking dish you used (the same one I won a few weeks ago! ) hehe…I just used mine to baked some BBQ pork last week. I’m moving onto making this Apple Crisp next. Thank you so much again.

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      • Barbara Schieving

        October 26, 2012 at 7:42 am

        Thanks Amy! So glad you’re enjoying the dishes too.

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    4. Susan

      October 24, 2012 at 7:18 pm

      This is one dessert that stands the test of time! Perfectly delicious.

      Reply
    5. Annalise

      October 24, 2012 at 1:19 pm

      Great tips! I think I’m gonna have to head to the market this weekend and pick up some more local apples. Harmon’s actually sell bags of local Galas so I’ve been enjoying those too. Love a good apple crisp!

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    6. Deborah

      October 24, 2012 at 8:36 am

      I absolutely love apple crisp, and this looks so perfect. So does that basket of apples!!

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    7. Linda

      October 24, 2012 at 8:18 am

      I have seen crisp recipes without oatmeal and just cannot imagine. Oatmeal makes the crisp like oatmeal makes the granola for heavens sake. I also tend to cook mine for almost 2 hours to get the sauce thick and caramelized. Your recipe looks wonderful and I agree, mix up the apples for wonderfulness of flavor. Now how about the secret to your amazing photos? I want to lick the screen.

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    8. Betty

      October 23, 2012 at 9:08 pm

      Your apple crisp is beautiful! Crisps have all of the lovely benefits of an apple pie without having to make pie crust. 🙂

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    9. cindy

      October 23, 2012 at 8:04 pm

      This looks delicious. I never thought much about the apples but you make great points. Thanks for the recipe, I’ve got company this weekend I’ll make it.

      Reply
    10. Delishhh

      October 23, 2012 at 3:55 pm

      Love apple crisp. My favorite apples are pink lady – always crisp and tart!

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    11. My Inner Chick

      October 23, 2012 at 3:55 pm

      P U R E
      P e r f e c t i o n

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    12. Tom Gong

      October 23, 2012 at 11:47 am

      Can I have dessert now, please? That looks amazing! This has to be the perfect fall treat.

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    13. Rocky Mountain Woman

      October 23, 2012 at 10:50 am

      Warm from the oven and simply sublime!

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    14. BellingtonFarm

      October 23, 2012 at 10:31 am

      We are so fortunate to have wonderful local apples here in Virginia! My favorite is the Stayman apple – crisp, tart and a great keeper !!! Perfect for your apple crisp recipe here

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    15. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

      October 23, 2012 at 9:59 am

      Golly, I loooove apple crisp!

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    16. Heidi @foodiecrush

      October 23, 2012 at 9:51 am

      If I could only have one dessert on a desert island it would be apple crisp with a little extra oatmeal. Man, the perfect all-in-one food. Thanks for the apple tips too!

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    17. Lynda

      October 23, 2012 at 7:56 am

      Apple crisp is the perfect fall comfort dessert…yours looks perfect Barbara! I agreee with using 2 different kinds of apples in a crisp-it really does make a over the top crisp.

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    18. teresa

      October 23, 2012 at 7:36 am

      there is nothing better this time of year than a gorgeous apple crisp like this, delicious!

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    19. Cookin' Canuck

      October 23, 2012 at 7:00 am

      That really does look like the perfect apple crisp! Great idea to use a combination of sweet and tart apples for the right balance of flavors.

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    20. Valérie (France)

      October 23, 2012 at 3:05 am

      Bonjour Barbara, je suis conquise, tu n’as pas oublié de mettre la crème glacée qui l’accompagne 🙂 c’est une délicieuse recette croustillante et fruitée
      Bonne journée
      Valérie.

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