Baked Apple Crisp
Nothing says fall like this delicious Baked Apple Crisp! From its buttery, sugar-spiced crumbly top, down to the sweet and juicy apples waiting underneath, this is such a scrumptious treat!
Enjoyed warm all on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (our favorite way), this tasty dessert will be going...going...gone fast!
Why We Love It
I don't know about you, but I am SO ready for apple season. I love all the varieties from the insanely tart to the super sweet. Apples are simply the perfect fruit. They can be enjoyed all on their own, keep well for a while in the fridge and can be made into so many delicious treats and desserts.
Just thinking about apples right now has me craving Dutch Apple Crumb Pie, Apple Peanut Crunch and Apple Cinnamon Kuchen. And I know why. Each of these desserts have something great in common: they all have fresh, baked apples nestled under a tremendously tasty topping.
Baked Apple Crisp might secretly be my favorite though. It's so easy to make and tastes so delicious! There's no crust to contend with and no tricky mixing or layers. It's just a good old-fashioned, wholesome recipe that checks off all the boxes: full of fresh apple flavor, fall spices, brown sugar, and a great crumble that's easy to whip together.
With Baked Apple Crisp, we cut out the crust middleman and go right for the best part: those wonderful, juicy, baked apples. They're so abundant in this dessert, it's an apple lover's dream!
The only question now is....Do you have your vanilla ice cream?
Why You'll Love It
| Fresh fruit and vitamin-packed: Fresh apples are great for you and are abundant in vitamin C. No crust, no hassle: Delicious homemade apple pie taste without the added task of dealing with a crust. Simple ingredients: There's only 6 ingredients, and you most likely have all of them (minus the apples) already on hand. Bakes in 30: Ready in a half hour, it can bake while you eat dinner. |
Baked Apple Crisp Ingredients
- 5 cups, sliced, pared and cored apples (about 5-6 medium apples)- I like Gala or Honeycrisp for this
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
How to make Baked Apple Crisp
You'll want to gather the following equipment:
- fruit/vegetable peeler
- paring knife
- cutting board
- 2 quart casserole dish, lightly greased
- microwaveable safe dish
- 1 large mixing bowl
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- mixing spoon
Getting started
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Start making Baked Apple Crisp by prepping the apples.
Wash and peel the skins. Then use a paring knife to halve and core the apples. Slice apples into even-sized slices, aiming for 1/4 inch thickness or less. Then place the sliced apples into a lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish.
Kitchen Ready Betty tip: Try to keep the slices uniform so that the apples bake evenly. Aim for thin slices so that the fruit is fork-tender after it bakes.
Melt the butter in a microwaveable safe dish. Then pour it into the mixing bowl. Add the flour and stir to combine.
Add the brown sugar and spices; stir to combine.
Kitchen Ready Betty tip: The mixture will be crumbly. You might choose to use a pastry blender to help incorporate the ingredients.
Sprinkle the topping over the apples.
Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until apples are fork-tender and topping is slightly crusty and brown.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
We enjoy Baked Apple Crisp served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Baked Apple Crisp Leftovers?
Cover with foil or store in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
To reheat, cover with aluminum foil and place in a 325 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
Baked Apple Crisp is so easy to make and tastes so delicious! There's no crust to contend with and no tricky mixing or layers. It's just a good old-fashioned, wholesome recipe that checks off all the boxes: full of fresh apple flavor, fall spices, brown sugar, and a great crumble that's easy to whip together.
- 5 cups, sliced, pared and cored apples
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (melted)
Before starting:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Lightly grease 2-quart casserole
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Wash apples; peel the skins. Then use a paring knife to halve and core the apples. Slice apples into even-sized slices, aiming for 1/4 inch thickness or less. Then place the sliced apples into a lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish.
Try to keep the slices uniform so that the apples bake evenly. Aim for thin slices so that the fruit is fork-tender after it bakes. Melt the butter in a microwaveable safe dish. Then pour it into the mixing bowl. Add the flour and stir to combine.
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Add the brown sugar and spices; stir to combine.
The mixture will be crumbly. You might choose to use a pastry blender to help incorporate the ingredients. -
Sprinkle the topping over the apples.
Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until apples are fork-tender and topping is slightly crusty and brown.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm as is or with a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream.
Cover leftovers with foil or store in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
To reheat, cover with aluminum foil and place in a 325 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
I prefer Gala or Honeycrisp apples for this recipe.
Whichever apples you choose, take time to make sure they are sliced thin and uniform.
For a stronger molasses flavor, use dark brown sugar in the crumble topping.
Hi, I'm Betty! I live in Pennsylvania with my 2 human sons, 2 furry sons and my wonderful and supportive husband, who is my main cooking muse. When I'm not busy cooking or writing, I'm lifting a barbell, answering presidential trivia, thinking about the ocean, or going on long walks with my pups.
Thank you for checking out this recipe! Enjoy!
~Betty