Best Apple Crisp Recipe

Saturday, March 18, 2023
Apple Crisp is a fall favorite recipe that graces our table often. It's simple enough to make that even those that don't bake can make a truly amazing dessert. I've been told it's the BEST Apple Crisp and favorite on the dessert table for Thanksgiving and Christmas as an alternative to apple pie, but easy enough dessert for any night of the week.

Apple Crisp is one of those recipes that always reminds me of childhood memories of my Great Grandparents house. It was a staple dessert at all family functions.  

A side shot of Apple Crisp on a white plate with a scoop of ice cream on top.
As a kid whenever we went to a large family gathering there was always an amazing Apple Crisp on the dessert table waiting to be devoured.

This recipe for Apple Crisp is easy enough to make make any night of the week, but still a favorite for the Thanksgiving and Christmas dessert table. It's simply the best!

I used a combination of Granny Smith and Braeburn apples in this crisp. I've used Pinova Apples in the past and love them equally. They are a little harder to come by sometimes.

I find using a blend of apples gives the filling a nice depth of flavor from the sweet and tart apple combination along with plenty of cinnamon, and a little vanilla for warmth. The lemon juicy adds a brightness to the flavor, and really brings the crisp together.

The crisp topping is sweet, but not overly sweet, and extra crunchy to compliment a large scoop of ice cream.

I know you'll love this recipe for the Best Apple Crisp as much as we do!


Sliced Granny Smith Apples, Braeburn Apples, Brown Sugar, Flour, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Lemon Juice in a stainless steel bowl with a wooden spoon resting against the edge.
In a large bowl combine:
  • 4 cups Peeled & Sliced Granny Smith Apples
  • 4 cups Peeled & Sliced Braeburn Apples or Pinova Apples 
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour or All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
  • Juice of 1 Lemon.
Stir until well combined.

What Are The Best Apples To Make Apple Crisp?

I really like Granny Smith Apples for their tartness and texture. They are one of my favorite baking apples. I added Braeburn for for a little sweetness without having to add too much sugar. I also like Pinova Apples but they only have a limited time of availability in the fall. Honey Crisp are also a good option if you are looking for a sweeter apple. 

Best Apple Crisp filling spread in the bottom of a stainless steel bowl.
Spread apples evenly in the bottom of a 9"x13" pan.

Flour, Oatmeal, Walnuts, Sugar, Brown Sugar, and Salt in a stainless steel mixing bowl.
For the topping combine:
  • 1 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour or All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Oatmeal
  • 1 cup Walnuts (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

A tablespoon of Butter added to Apple Crisp topping in a stainless steel mixing bowl.
Add 14 tablespoons Cold Butter, one tablespoon at a time mixing on low speed until crumbly.

Best Apple Crisp topping in a stainless steel mixing bowl with a white paddle attachment.
Once all butter has been mixed in mixture should form large crumbs.

A down shot of the BEST Apple Crisp in a 9"x13" pan.
Evenly sprinkle crumb topping over apples and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until lightly brown.

A side shot of Apple Crisp on a white plate topped with Vanilla Ice Cream.
Serve Apple Crisp with a large scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream or Homemade Caramel Swirl Ice Cream.

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Author: Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
Best Apple Crisp Recipe

Best Apple Crisp Recipe

Apple Crisp is a fall favorite recipe that graces our table often. It's simple enough to make that even those that don't bake can make a truly amazing dessert. It's a favorite on the dessert table for Thanksgiving and Christmas as an alternative to apple pie, but easy enough for any night of the week.
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 15 M

Ingredients

Apple Crisp Filling
  • 4 cups Granny Smith Apples, Peeled, Cored and Sliced
  • 4 cups Braeburn or Pinova Apples, Peeled, Cored and Sliced
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour Or All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 whole Lemon, Juiced
Apple Crisp Topping
  • 1 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour or All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Oatmeal
  • 1 cup Walnuts or Favorite Nut, Chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 14 tablespoons Butter, Cold and Sliced into 1 tablespoon Pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Apple Crisp Filling
  1. In a large bowl combine both types of apples, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup flour, cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined and apples are evenly coated.
  2. Spread apples evenly into the bottom of a 9"x13" pan.
Apple Crisp Topping
  1. In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment combine 1 1/2 cups flour, oatmeal, walnuts, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt.
  2. Add butter on low speed one tablespoon at a time, until mixture becomes crumbly, and butter is no longer visible.
  3. Cover apples with crumb mixture, and bake for 1 hour until lightly brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

468.18

Fat

21.88 g

Sat. Fat

9.09 g

Carbs

68.75 g

Fiber

4.9 g

Net carbs

63.86 g

Sugar

48.72 g

Protein

4.88 g

Sodium

213.27 mg

Cholesterol

35.12 mg

The nutritional information and metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this data. If this important to you, please verify with your favourite nutrition calculator and/or metric conversion tool.

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A side shot of Apple Crisp top with ice cream on a white plate with white text at the top Old Fashioned Apple Crisp.
2 photos the top photo is a side shot of Apple Crisp topped with vanilla ice cream. The bottom photo is a down shot of Apple Crisp in a metal pan. There is a white banner between the two photos with black text Best Apple Crisp.

27 comments

  1. Apple crisp is one of my favourites! A great hometown choice.

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  2. I love a combination of apples in my desserts, too. Your crisp looks delicious!

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  3. The crisp topping looks fantastic, yum!

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  4. I'm drooling over that crisp topping. It is just perfect!!!

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  5. OMG! This apple crisp looks heavenly! Your pictures are great too - I always struggle with photographing crisps. Pinned!

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  6. This is one of my absolute favorite desserts!

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  7. Apple crisp is one of my favorites! Yum!

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  8. I had your hometown guess narrowed down to two places: upstate New York or Washington state. So I did somewhat okay! This looks fabulous, apple crisp is one of my husband's favorite desserts!

    -Julie @ Texan New Yorker

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  9. I'm a huge fan of apple crisp and yours looks incredible!!! I love using a mix of apples, too :)

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  10. Lemon? Awesome! Looks great. BTW, my stomach has been in knots with this game. Go Hawks!

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  11. This looks so homey and comforting! YUM!

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  12. I'll have a double helping please? It looks amazing! I can just imagine the apples and spices with the cool ice cream. Mmmmmm

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  13. My childhood neighbor used to make apple crisp, and it has always been one of my favorite desserts. Yours looks incredible!

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  14. I'm on the other side of the country and also chose apples. Your crisp looks absolutely delicious!!

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  15. Mmmm. Love a good Apple Crisp, and yours looks fantastic!

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  16. This looks like a perfect apple crisp Serena!

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  17. Wow!! I studied your recipe and it looks amazing- from the walnuts in the crust and the lemon in the filling. This is a keeper.

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  18. We love apple crisp in our home and make it in the fall when local orchards have the best apples. Your photograph is stunning and the crisp looks scrumptious. Wonderful, beautiful recipe!

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  19. Washington is definitely apple country. Crisp is a perfect choice.

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  20. If someone asked me what my favorite dessert was, I'd have a tough time but apple crisp would be in the top 2-3. I LOVE this stuff. It's soft, fruity, sweet, tart, crunchy and all-over wonderful. I love your photos!

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  21. This looks perfect! Gotta have the ice cream too!

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  22. Is it really 14 tablespoons of butter or is that a typo? Sounds like an awful lot of butter!

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    1. It really has 14 tablespoons of Butter, just shy of a cup.

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  23. My husband and I are each attached to our own version of apple crisp. I made this last week and we both absolutely love it!! I'll only make this in the future, it's amazing!

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  24. I found this recipe that I had printed off at some time in the past as I was going through my recipes today. I made it tonight and found it to be the best apple crisp I’ve ever made (or ever had). I used my food processor to make the topping rather than my mixer since I needed to dirty the food processor to chop my walnuts anyway. This did mean I had to dirty another bowl since I couldn’t add the chopped walnuts and oatmeal to the food processor, but I prefer to use the food processor for making things “crumbly “. I also turned the oven down to 325 after 30 minutes since it seemed to be brown on top and bubbly already at that point. I think I’ll go delete every other Apple Crisp recipe I’ve saved online and throw away every other printed recipe. This really is the bes!

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