Description
Hey friends, Beau here from Feastical! This Easy Apple Crisp is everything we love about apple pie—warm cinnamon apples, buttery sweetness, and pure nostalgia—without the stress of rolling out dough. Juicy apples bake beneath a golden, oat-studded crumble that’s crisp on top and tender underneath. It’s simple, forgiving, and endlessly comforting, whether you’re baking for guests or just treating yourself on a quiet night in.
Ingredients
Apple Filling
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6 medium apples, peeled and sliced (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp is ideal)
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
Buttery Oat Topping
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¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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⅓ cup packed brown sugar
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup (1 stick) cold butter, cubed
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
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Make the filling
In a large bowl, toss apples with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and flour until evenly coated. Spread into the prepared baking dish. -
Prepare the topping
In the same bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold butter using fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly with pea-sized butter pieces. -
Assemble & bake
Sprinkle topping evenly over apples. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges. -
Rest before serving
Let cool for 15–20 minutes to allow the filling to set.
Notes
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Use cold butter for a crisp, not soggy, topping
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Mix apple varieties for balanced sweet-tart flavor
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Deep golden topping = success — pale topping means underbaked
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Let it rest so the filling thickens properly