American · Easy
Simple Apple Crisp
Tender cinnamon apples under a crumbly oat topping, with no pastry to roll.
- Prep
- 20 mins
- Cook
- 40 mins
- Total
- 75 mins
- Servings
- 6
Total includes 15 minutes standing; bake time varies with the apple variety.
A little about this dish
Tender cinnamon apples under a crumbly oat topping, with no pastry to roll. Peeling gives the softest filling, but you can leave the skins on if you prefer more texture. Wash the apples well and slice them evenly.
Simple Home Dish
Simple Apple Crisp
- Prep
- 20 mins
- Cook
- 40 mins
- Total
- 75 mins
- Servings
- 6
Total includes 15 minutes standing; bake time varies with the apple variety.
Ingredients
- 6 medium apples (about 2 lb), peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish. Toss apples with granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; spread in the dish.
- Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and the remaining cinnamon in a bowl. Rub in butter with your fingertips until clumps form.
- Scatter the topping evenly over the apples. Bake for 35–45 minutes until the edges bubble, the top is golden, and a knife slides easily into the fruit.
- Let stand for 15 minutes before serving so the juices thicken slightly.
Cooking tips
Storage & reheating
Refrigerate cooled leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours and use within 4 days. Reheat until hot, uncovering briefly to crisp the topping.
Variations
Swap 2 apples for firm pears, or mix 1/4 cup chopped walnuts into the topping.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to peel the apples?
Peeling gives the softest filling, but you can leave the skins on if you prefer more texture. Wash the apples well and slice them evenly.