Best 8 Traditional Apple Crisp Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable treat of apple crisp, a classic dessert that combines the comforting flavors of sweet apples, a crispy oat topping, and a hint of spices. This timeless dish has been passed down through generations, each family adding their own unique touch to the recipe. With its simple yet irresistible ingredients, apple crisp is a crowd-pleaser that is perfect for any occasion. In this article, we'll share three variations of this beloved dessert: the Traditional Apple Crisp, a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions, and a Dutch Apple Crisp with a unique streusel topping. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED APPLE CRISP



Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp image

Ina Garten's Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp, a recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 pounds McIntosh or Macoun apples
Grated zest of 1 orange
Grated zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup oatmeal
1/2 pound cold unsalted butter, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 14 by 2-inch oval baking dish.
  • Peel, core, and cut the apples into large wedges. Combine the apples with the zests, juices, sugar, and spices. Pour into the dish.
  • To make the topping, combine the flour, sugars, salt, oatmeal, and cold butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is the size of peas. Scatter evenly over the apples.
  • Place the crisp on a sheet pan and bake for 1 hour until the top is brown and the apples are bubbly. Serve warm.

APPLE OATMEAL CRISP



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Its easy to make, one bowl and no mess. This has been handed down from my grandmother and I would like to share it with you.

Provided by Dave Behnke

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, melted
3 cups apples - peeled, cored and chopped
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, flour and butter. Mix until crumbly. Place half of crumb mixture in pan. Spread the apples evenly over crumb mixture. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon and top with remaining crumb mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.6 calories, Carbohydrate 65.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 90.9 mg, Sugar 44.2 g

EASY APPLE CRISP



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Four apples and a few baking staples are the key to whipping up a crowd-pleasing dessert at a moment's notice. There are few more universally loved fall desserts than this-tender, juicy apples topped with a perfectly crunchy streusel, all toasty and warm from the oven. And the enjoyment of this easy apple crisp isn't just in the eating. The fact that this can be made on the fly makes it a favorite among those doing the baking as well. Try it once, and we're sure it'll become a staple in your kitchen, too.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium cooking apples (Rome Beauty, Granny Smith or Greening), peeled, sliced (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup water
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
Ice cream or whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • Spread apples in pan. In small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle mixture over apples. Pour water over apples.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar and softened butter, using pastry blender or fork, until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender when pierced with fork. Cool 10 minutes before serving. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 44 g, TransFat 1/2 g

APPLE CRISP II



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A simple dessert that's great served with ice cream.

Provided by Diane Kester

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 cups all-purpose apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup water
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degree C).
  • Place the sliced apples in a 9x13 inch pan. Mix the white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour and ground cinnamon together, and sprinkle over apples. Pour water evenly over all.
  • Combine the oats, 1 cup flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and melted butter together. Crumble evenly over the apple mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Carbohydrate 60.5 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 97.9 mg, Sugar 44.1 g

WINNING APPLE CRISP



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I live in apple country, and a delicious crisp is one good way to use them that doesn't take a lot of time. -Gertrude Bartnick, Portage, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups chopped peeled apples
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press half into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish or a 9-in. square baking pan. Cover with apples. , In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water and vanilla. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thick and clear. Pour over apples. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. , Bake 60-65 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (58g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE CRISP WITH OATS



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Making scratch-made apple crisp is easier than you think with this easy recipe. Chunks of apple get tossed with cinnamon, sugar and a little flour to help create the right texture, then topped with a simple streusel mixture. Simply bake until golden on top and bubbly inside. It's a perfect recipe for new and experienced bakers alike, and a delicious way to celebrate fall.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter, cut in pieces
6 cups chopped (3/4-inch pieces) peeled tart apples (6 medium)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix 3/4 cup flour, the oats, brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until blended. Cut in cold butter, using fork or pastry blender, until mixture is crumbly. (Do not overmix.) Set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix Filling ingredients until well coated. Spread evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle streusel over top.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until topping is golden brown and juices are bubbling along edges.
  • Cool at least 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 47 g, TransFat 1/2 g

EASY APPLE CRISP



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Here's an easy apple crisp! This is a delicious dessert perfect for young cooks to prepare. It's super simple to make since there's no crust-just a crumbly topping. Plus, with apples and oats, it's a wholesome treat. -Sheri Hatten, Devil's Lake, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 to 11 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place apples in a large bowl. Combine sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle over apples and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine flour, brown sugar, oats, baking powder, nutmeg and remaining cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over apples. Bake until apples are tender, 50-60 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRANDMA'S OLD-FASHIONED APPLE CRISP



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Simple, old-fashioned apple crisp. If you want something simple and homemade on hand, you can double the filling recipe (I use a 5-pound bag of Granny Smith apples) and freeze half of it.

Provided by longjasonoutlookcom

Categories     Apple Crisps and Crumbles

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 medium Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
½ cup unsalted butter, diced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for filling in a bowl; transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Combine brown sugar, flour, oats, butter, and cinnamon for topping in a large bowl. Sprinkle on top of filling.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Carbohydrate 63.9 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 8.7 mg, Sugar 41 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
  • Peel and slice the apples thinly so that they cook evenly.
  • Toss the apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg before adding them to the baking dish.
  • Use a combination of oats, flour, and brown sugar for the topping. This will give the crisp a crispy texture and a sweet flavor.
  • Dot the top of the crisp with butter before baking. This will help to brown the topping and add a rich flavor.
  • Bake the crisp for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  • Serve the crisp warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Apple crisp is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its sweet and tangy apples, crispy oat topping, and creamy vanilla ice cream, it's the perfect way to end a meal. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting dessert, give this traditional apple crisp recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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