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apple crisp

(36 RATINGS)
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Goose_Hill_Farm avatar
Luray, VA
Updated on Oct 27, 2025

I made this apple crisp for dessert the other night, and it was DELICIOUS! I loved how the aroma of fall filled my home while it was baking. The only thing wrong with this recipe... it doesn't last long! Apples and cinnamon and nutmeg, OH MY!

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We couldn't agree more about the wonderful aroma of this apple crisp recipe! Whip up a batch of this delightful dessert and welcome autumn into your kitchen. It's a very simple crisp that lets the natural flavor of the apples shine. The topping is buttery with a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg. Mixed with the apples, it's fabulous. Top with vanilla ice cream and this is the perfect dessert for the apple lover.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups tart cooking apples, sliced
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • - top with cream or ice cream, if desired

How To Make apple crisp

  • Oven preheating.
    Step 1
    Heat oven to 375*F.
  • Greasing the baking dish.
    Step 2
    Grease bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray.
  • Apples spread in the pan.
    Step 3
    Spread apples in the pan.
  • Brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg added to a bowl.
    Step 4
    In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Cutting butter into the topping.
    Step 5
    Cut in margarine or butter until crumbly.
  • Topping sprinkled over apples and dish baking in the oven.
    Step 6
    Sprinkle over apples. Bake about 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 593kcal, carbohydrates: 93g, cholesterol: 29mg, fat: 24g, fiber: 5g, protein: 6g, saturated fat: 8g, sodium: 245mg, sugar: 67g, unsaturated fat: 16g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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Keyword: #apple
Keyword: #Oats
Keyword: #apples
Keyword: #crisp
Collection: Baked Treats
Collection: Apple Picks
Collection: Fall Food
Collection: A is for Apple
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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