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The Perfect Easy Apple Crisp Recipe

Home » Recipes » Dessert » The Perfect Easy Apple Crisp Recipe

Published April 16, 2021 Last Updated April 16, 2021 / By Jessica 12 Comments

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You’ve found it, the perfect easy apple crisp recipe! With soft, warm apples on bottom and sweet and crumbly crisp on top this is the perfect dessert for those spring and summer months.

apple crisp on grey counter next to white tea towel

Chocolate may be my first love, but sometimes there is nothing better than an easy apple crisp. It is a wonderful dessert to pair with a summer barbecue, or to make ahead and bring to a friend or neighbor with some vanilla ice cream. 

Easy Apple Crisp

To me there is one main factor that contributes to the affectionate title “perfect” mentioned above, and that is the crisp/apple ratio. The “crisp” is the critical component, am I right? This crisp is the amazing. 

Some of our other favorite summertime desserts are our homemade blackberry ice cream and our famous no bake cookies! 

apple crisp with ice cream on top drizzled with caramel syrup

How to Make an Apple Crisp:

Okay you ready for the details of this simple comfort recipe? See below for step by step photo tutorial as well. 

how to make apple crisp steps in four image collage

Top Left – Slice, peel and core your apples and add them to a large mixing bowl. 

Top Right – Add apple sauce, flour, water and cinnamon. 

Bottom Left – Mix to combine, and spread across the bottom of a greased 9×13 baking dish. 

Bottom Right – To prepare crisp add flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon and chopped pecans (if desired). 

how to make the crisp for apple crisp photo collage

Top Left – Mix until combined. 

Top Right – Melt your butter and add that to your crumble mixture. 

Bottom Left – Sprinkle crumble evenly over the top of the apples in your baking dish. 

Bottom Right – Bake at 375 or until apples are tender. Top with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. 

spoon lifting dessert out of small white bowl close up

Pro Tips: 

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  • After the allotted cook time make sure that your apples are soft through. If crumble is beginning to brown and apples need more cook time, cover the pan with foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes. 
  • If I am in a hurry I like to buy pre-sliced and peeled apples to hasten preparation time. Otherwise, I love this tool for coring and slicing apples. 
  • Freezing instructions: Prepare and cook as directed. Wrap pan tightly with aluminum foil and store in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw overnight in fridge and warm in oven at 350 for 20-30 minutes or until warm through. 
  • Serve with whipped cream and caramel sauce or your favorite vanilla ice cream. 

If you make this recipe and enjoy it we would love for you to leave us a positive comment and review, they mean so much to us

apple crisp on grey counter next to white tea towel

The Perfect Apple Crisp

Literally the world's BEST apple crisp! Sure to please any crowd, and perfect to serve to company!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Pretty Providence

Ingredients

For the Apple Mixture

  • 10 cups sliced apples
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cups applesauce
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon flour

For the Crisp

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp . ground cinnamon or nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional
  • vanilla bean ice cream optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large bowl combine apples, water, applesauce, cinnamon and flour and mix to combine.
  • Spread mixture across the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
  • To prepare crisp, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and nuts in a medium bowl.
  • Melt butter and add into mixture, stirring until everything is combined. '
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until apples are tender.
  • Enjoy your warm and delicious crisp with some vanilla ice cream!

Notes

Pro Tips: 

  • After the allotted cook time make sure that your apples are soft through. If crumble is beginning to brown and apples need more cook time, cover the pan with foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes. 
  • If I am in a hurry I like to buy pre-sliced and peeled apples to hasten preparation time. Otherwise, I love this tool for coring and slicing apples. 
  • Freezing instructions: Prepare and cook as directed. Wrap pan tightly with aluminum foil and store in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw overnight in fridge and warm in oven at 350 for 20-30 minutes or until warm through. 
  • Serve with whipped cream and caramel sauce or your favorite vanilla ice cream. 
  • To use a 9x9 pan instead adjust the recipe card to say 9 servings instead of 12 and prepare accordingly. 

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.9mg
Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

I always make this recipe when we have company over, because it makes a ton, and we definitely shouldn’t be left alone with the whole pan unsupervised!

white pan of apple crisp with a spoon sticking out and ice cream on the corner

When I was updating this old post, I found this picture of my Grandparents enjoying this easy apple crisp recipe with us way back in 2014 (my Grandpa has since passed away). I love it so much. It was a simple reminder of the things that are important in life and how good food can bring people together and help create memories. 

The perfect apple crisp!

Hope you all have a lovely day full of good food and family. 

xo,

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  1. Melissa McArthur

    October 24, 2019 at 10:23 pm

    5 stars
    Talk about the yummiest combination ever! So so delicious!

    Reply
  2. Pamela Collins

    August 07, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    Just in time for Fall! It looks delicious :) Can’t wait to make this! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Colleen Pastoor

    May 02, 2014 at 12:47 am

    They are so cute! Apple crisp is my hubby’s FAVOURITE, I think I’ll have to spoil him and test it out :)

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    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      May 02, 2014 at 2:36 am

      Oh yay!! I hope he loves it :)

      Reply
  4. Alexis Tanner

    April 28, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    Looks delicious! I love apple crisp! Just pinned it!

    Reply
    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      April 28, 2014 at 3:16 pm

      Aw! I’m so glad! Thanks girl!

      Reply
  5. Laure Allen

    April 28, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    OOO I LOVE Apple Crisp! And that pick of Gma and Gpa B is adorable :-)

    Reply
    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      April 28, 2014 at 1:43 pm

      Haha I know! Aren’t they the sweetest?! Thanks girl!

      Reply
  6. Becky @ Project Domestication

    April 28, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    I’m all about fruit desserts lately. This looks tasty.

    Reply
    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      April 28, 2014 at 1:47 pm

      Me too! Glad I’m not alone!

      Reply
  7. Annette Belnap- Tips from a Ty

    April 28, 2014 at 9:51 am

    That looks so good! Thanks for the recipe!~

    Reply
    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      April 28, 2014 at 10:13 am

      Your welcome! Hope you like it!

      Reply

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