The BEST Apple Crisp

If you are looking for an easy and delicious apple crisp recipe, this is the BEST apple crisp recipe I have ever tried.

Fall is my all time FAVORITE season!  We have several apple trees and this year, the Macintosh tree was loaded!

I love picking an apple right from the tree and biting into while it’s still a little warm from the sun.  Mmmmm!  And, my son loves to grab an apple off the tree when he gets home from school — it’s a perfect snack!

I also love  baking and cooking with apples.  Some of my favorites are Apple Bundles, Apple Cake and Apple-Cranberry Fruit Salad.

But nothing says fall like a pan full of warm apple crisp!  My mother’s recipe is the BEST and t I wanted to share with you!

I really think this is the THE BEST apple crisp that I’ve ever had!  The apples are get nice and soft (without becoming mushy) and the crumb topping….oh, it’s so good!  I’m just look at that picture.

And, it smells AHH-MAZING while it’s baking.   All cinnamon-y and apple-y.  Those are things.  Really.

I used Macintosh apples and one ginormous Northern Spy apple (it was all that the tree produced this year).  But you can use whatever type of apples tickle your fancy.

Jona Golds would be good and so would Honey Crisps.  You can even mix it up and use several varieties.

I highly recommend taking a trip to your local apple orchard or farmer’s market and picking up a bushel of your favorite varieties.  Not only are you supporting local businesses and agriculture, but you’ll be sure to get great fruit that’s loaded with flavor (not water).

Then, when you get home, make a batch of this deliciousness.  You won’t be sorry.

Items I used to make this recipe:

• Apple peeler
• Apple slicer
• Baking dish

More Easy Dessert Recipes

• Slow Cooker Apple Crisp
• Apple Pie Dip

Looking for more?  Check out all of the easy no bake dessert recipes on It Is a Keeper.

⭐  Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating below! ⭐

The BEST Apple Crisp

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time45 mins

Total Time1 hr 5 mins

Course: Dessert

Servings: 8

Author: Christina Hitchcock

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

4 from 1 vote

Ingredients

Filling

• 10 cups apples - peeled, cored and sliced10 cups apples - peeled, cored and sliced
• 1 cup sugar1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon flour1 tablespoon flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup water1/4 cup water

Topping

• 1 cup quick oats1 cup quick oats
• 1 cup flour1 cup flour
• 1 cup brown sugar1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter - melted1/2 cup butter - melted

Instructions

• Spread apples in an even layer in a 13x9 pan.
• In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon.
• Distribute the mixture evenly over the apples.  Pour water into the pan.
• To prepare topping, combine all of the topping ingredients in a medium bowl.
• Mix until the texture becomes crumbly.
• Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Notes

I highly recommend taking a trip to your local apple orchard or farmer's market and picking up a bushel of your favorite varieties.  Not only are you supporting local businesses and agriculture, but you'll be sure to get great fruit that's loaded with flavor (not water).

Then, when you get home, make a batch of this deliciousness.  You won't be sorry.

Dark brown sugar can give your apple crisp recipe the extra flare you've been missing! Also, You can never go wrong with caramel! bump or add that in for a sweet flavor that is to die for!

Adding ingredients such as, nuts, walnut, pecans, or macadamia nuts will give your apple crisp an extra toast ! You can not go wrong!

Did You Make This Recipe?Show me on Instagram! Mention @itsakeeperblog or tag #itisakeeper! I'd love to see what you're up to in the kitchen!

Helpful Tips for All Recipes on It Is a Keeper

• Want to scale a recipe up or down? Simply type in a new serving amount and the recipe will automatically adjust! 
• When a recipe call for House Seasoning Blend, you can use this recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.  
• I always use unsalted butter in my recipes.
• I always use a meat thermometor to test for doneness when cooking meat.  This one is my favorite.  
• When a recipe is made in the oven, it should be pre-heated to the temperature in the recipe, unless otherwise noted.
• The nutritional information provided in this recipe is an estimate.  Learn more on how I calculate nutritional information for my recipes.

Items I used to make this recipe:

• Apple peeler
• Apple slicer
• Baking dish

This post may also contain affiliate links.  For more information please review my disclosure policy.