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    The Perfect Easy Apple Crisp Recipe

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

    Published: Apr 16, 2021 · Modified: Oct 15, 2023 by Jessica · This post may contain affiliate links · 22 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 9x13 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:

    This post contains affiliate links.

    • 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 Applesauce Crisp

    Literally the world's BEST apple crisp! Sure to please any crowd, and perfect to serve to company.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 223kcal
    Author: Pretty Providence

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    Ingredients

    For the Apple Mixture

    • 10 Cups Sliced Apples
    • ½ Cup Water
    • ¾ Cups Applesauce
    • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
    • 1 Tablespoon Flour

    For the Crisp

    • 1 Cup Rolled Oats
    • 1 Cup Brown Sugar Packed
    • ½ Cup All Purpose Flour
    • ½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can Substitute Nutmeg
    • ½ Cup Butter
    • ½ 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. Marilyn Markenson

      May 26, 2025 at 9:15 am

      5 stars
      Made it for bbq desert. Really enjoyed it

      Reply
    2. Carly

      October 29, 2024 at 10:50 am

      Sounds so good, trying this TONIGHT!

      Reply
    3. Allyson Zea

      September 20, 2024 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely love Apple, Chris, and this recipe was delicious and easy to make!

      Reply
    4. Sha

      September 20, 2024 at 6:32 am

      5 stars
      Right of of sweetness! This is a great dessert for a party. It was a hit!

      Reply
    5. Abeer

      September 19, 2024 at 6:51 pm

      5 stars
      I use that same tool you shared for coring and slicing apples. It's the best! Made this for dessert tonight and it was incredible. Will enjoy the leftovers for a treat at lunch tomorrow.

      Reply
    6. Sara Welch

      August 04, 2024 at 11:24 pm

      5 stars
      Enjoyed this for dessert tonight and it was a savory success! Quick, easy and delicious; loved the taste of fall!

      Reply
    7. Ellie Grove

      August 03, 2024 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      We made this with our family and everyone loved it! It is so simple to make and tastes amazing.

      Reply
      • Jessica

        August 22, 2024 at 2:43 pm

        Yay! So glad you loved it.

        Reply
    8. Krissy

      August 03, 2024 at 5:58 am

      5 stars
      The Apple Crisp was DELICIOUS! So soft and sweet. And the photo of your grandparents touched my heart.

      Reply
      • Jessica

        August 22, 2024 at 2:44 pm

        Aw, thank you so much.

        Reply
    9. Melissa McArthur

      October 24, 2019 at 10:23 pm

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

      Reply
    10. 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
    11. 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 :)

      Reply
      • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

        May 02, 2014 at 2:36 am

        Oh yay!! I hope he loves it :)

        Reply
    12. 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
    13. 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
    14. 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
    15. 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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