Old Fashioned Apple Crisp: My family’s recipe for Apple Crisp has been passed down for years. One bite of this easy crisp, you will see why my family is so in love with it!
Every year at Christmas, my Dad’s company gives him a huge box of fresh apples from orchards in Ohio. It is one of the best gifts to get in my opinion. Those apples are so fresh and just about every variety of apples are present in this box.
My Dad’s birthday is also around Christmas, and it is his tradition to choose Old Fashioned Apple Crisp as his birthday dessert. And if he ever changed his mind, I think everyone else in my family would pitch a fit.
Easy Apple Crisp Recipe
This is an Old Fashioned Apple Crisp Recipe that is not light, nor is it made with my typical healthy swaps.
I use butter, refined sugar and flour, but friends, this apple crisp is still homemade and not filled with preservatives.
And I would not change a single thing about it–everything in moderation right?!
If you are craving comfort, decadence, and want to celebrate apple season, you NEED to try this Easy Old Fashioned Apple Crisp. My guess is it will become one of your favorite family memories as well.
How to Make Apple Crisp
Step One: Prepare the Baking Dish
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Butter a 8×8 or 2 quart casserole pan and set aside.
Step Two: Prepare the Apples
- Wash and dry a variety of apples
- Peel (you can leave peels on, but your apple crisp will have more of a bite)
- Thinly slice apples
- Place apples in the baking dish until it is three-quarters of the way full.
*I do not toss my apples with sugar or lemon juice, this is the way my family has been making it for generations. The crisp topping will melt into the apples as the crisp bakes, so no additional sweetener is necessary.Â
Step Three: Prepare the Oat Topping
- In a large bowl combine the flour, oats, and seasonings.
- Cut in the soft butter into the mixture with a pastry cutter, 2 forks, or your hands.
- Cover apples with oat crisp topping.
Step Four: Bake the Apple Crisp
- Bake covered with foil for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 20 minutes, until topping is browned and apples are cooked.
Step Five: Serve
- In my book, Apple Crisp must be served with a good quality Vanilla Ice cream!
How To Prepare Apple Crisp In Advance
- Prepare apples.
- Place apples in air tight container.
- Toss with 1/4 cup plus 1/4 cup lemon juice or pineapple juice.
- Store the apples in juice in the fridge, for up to one day.
- Make the crumble topping and put it in a separate container in the fridge.
- When ready to bake, remove from the fridge, and sprinkle the topping on top.
- Bake as directed.
Tips on The Best Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
- For the best flavor, use a variety of apples. My favorites apples to use for apple crisp are granny smith, golden delicious and courtland or gala.
- If you need to have Gluten-Free Apple Crisp, use certified gluten-free oats and a 1:1 Gluten-Free Flour.
- Old fashioned oats and quick-cooking oats can be interchanged in the apple crisp with oats topping.
- This recipe can easily be doubled. Simply use a 9×13 or 4 quart baking dish.
More Apple Recipes
- Kale Salad with Apples
- Slow Cooker Apple Pork Roast
- Chili Lime Pan Seared Tilapia with Apple Salsa
- Overnight Apple Pie Oatmeal
Apple Crisp Recipe
Easy Apple Crisp
Ingredients
- 4 cups sliced pared, and cored apples (I do not slice my apples, but my family does!)
- 2/3-3/4 cup cup brown sugar
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¾ tsp cinnamon
- ¾ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/3 cup butter softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 8x8 pan and set aside.
- Peel (if desired), and thinly slice apple, filling the baking dish three-quarters of the way full.
- Blend oats, sugar, butter, nutmeg, cinnamon and flour with hands until mixture is crumbly. Spread over apples.
- Bake for 20 minutes covered and then uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
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Sarah says
This looks delicious, and it’s perfect for fall!
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Sarah–it is the PERFECT fall dish 🙂
Sheryl says
I love apples and have been collecting different recipes for apple crisp. I’ve pinned this and will certainly try.
Kristen Chidsey says
Awesome! This is by far the best apple crisp I have ever had!
Janae Smith says
Wow! This looks delicious! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Janae
http://www.hiyallblog.blogspot.com
Kristen Chidsey says
Thansk Janae! I hope you give it a try soon!
Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow) says
I’m a huge apple crisp fan.
In fact, one year I made myself a crisp for my birthday since my husband and son don’t like cooked fruit. This way I had it ALL to myself.
I’ll give your recipe a try!
Kristen Chidsey says
You must give this a try. You deserve this 🙂
aimee fauci says
I love Apple Crisp. I have had it once and it was so good. The cinnamon and apple combination is so good.
Leigh Powell Hines says
This just sounds like the perfect fall dish..and bet it would make the house smell wonderful, too.
Kristen Chidsey says
Makes the house smell so incredible!
Logan Can says
Would you believe I’ve never had Apple Crisp? I know, I know, I need to get on that! This looks delicious!
Kristen Chidsey says
No excuses, make this crisp NOW!!!
Natasha says
I love apple recipes! I make a crisp with the same ingredients except the oats. I’d have to try that, seems like that would add more texture. Thanks for sharing.
-Natasha | http://www.lovelyyoublog.com
Kristen Chidsey says
You need to try adding the oats–it adds a crumbly texture (plus makes it healthier!!)
Elizabeth says
Yum!! Apple crisps are one of the reasons I love fall. Paired with some warm coffee :))
Kristen Chidsey says
Oh yes, warm coffee and crisp are are GREAT combo!
Samantha says
I’ve been craving this for so many weeks now.. May have to break down and make it this weekend! Yum!
Denise Wright says
I’m not much of a baker but I think I can handle this. Looks great! There’s nothing better in Fall than a good apple crumble and yours looks delicious!
Kristen Chidsey says
You can handle this, I promise–so easy!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says
I am crazy for apple crisp, and I have been buying apples nearly every time I go to the store lately. I have to make this; old-fashioned versions are the best versions!
Dina says
This looks amazing! I will have to try this apple crisp! Thanks for sharing on Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesdays link up.
Kristen Chidsey says
You bet. I hope you try it Dina. It is always a hit at my house!