Easy Homemade Apple Crisp Recipe for Cozy Fall Days

Did you say cozy season?

There are certain recipes I look forward to making every fall, and this homemade apple crisp is one of them. I make it every year, and it never lasts long in our house.

Warm cinnamon apples, a buttery brown sugar oat crumble, and a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream make this the perfect fall dessert. Even better, it is easy to make with simple ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.

Whether you need an easy dessert for a weeknight at home, something warm to serve while fall entertaining, or a classic Thanksgiving dessert, this apple crisp is one of those recipes you will want to make all season.

Why I Love This Apple Crisp Recipe

I love a dessert that looks and tastes special without requiring hours in the kitchen. This easy apple crisp checks all the boxes.

The apples become soft and warm as they bake with cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla. The topping turns golden brown with the perfect combination of oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter.

Serve it warm from the oven with vanilla bean ice cream, and you have a simple fall dessert that feels perfect for a cozy night at home or a fall gathering.

Apple Crisp Ingredients

Apple Filling

1. 5 cups fresh apples, sliced

2. 1/2 cup granulated white sugar

3. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

4. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Brown Sugar Oat Topping

1. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2. 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats

3. 2/3 cup packed brown sugar

4. 1/4 teaspoon salt

5. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

6. 1/4 cup butter, melted

How to Make Homemade Apple Crisp

Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare your baking dish.

In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir until all of the apples are evenly coated.

Transfer the apple mixture to your baking dish and spread it into an even layer.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture becomes crumbly.

Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples.

Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.

Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving.

The Best Way to Serve Apple Crisp

My favorite way to serve apple crisp is warm with a generous scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. The cold ice cream starts to melt over the warm cinnamon apples and buttery crumble, which makes this dessert hard to resist.

For fall entertaining or Thanksgiving, I also love serving individual portions in pumpkin terrines. They turn a simple apple crisp into a pretty seasonal dessert that looks right at home on a fall table.

A Simple Dessert for Fall Entertaining

One of the reasons I return to this recipe every year is how easy it is to serve for different occasions. Make it for a cozy Sunday dinner, an autumn gathering with friends, Thanksgiving dessert, or anytime you come home with fresh apples during apple season.

It has all the flavors you want in a classic fall dessert without a complicated recipe.

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