This easy Apple Crisp recipe is the BEST. One that, I warn you, you’ll be tempted to make for every special occasion because there’s just nothing better than soft, sweet, buttery baked apples covered in cinnamon and a crunchy crumble. AND it’s so, so simple to make!  

Keep this simple recipe in mind for summertime gatherings or cozy fall nights…and well, all the other times too. Your friends and family are going to thank you for it!

How to Make Easy and DELICIOUS Apple Crisp

I like to use Granny Smith apples for this Apple Crisp. When I use softer apples, the texture is just not right. Plus, I love the tartness of Granny Smith! So much flavor.

I used an apple corer to create my slices, and then I further sliced each wedge into thirds. Each apple slice is about 1/4 inch thickness just to give you an estimate.

Next, toss the apples with cinnamon and sugar. 

Now for the crumble topping- Apple Crisp isn’t Apple Crisp without this flavorful topping! Here, I’m mixing our slightly softened butter with oats, salt, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and a cup of chopped pecans.

Now, sprinkle all of that deliciousness over your sliced apples and bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until your apples reach the desired tenderness.

Thanks for stopping by Gracie in the Kitchen! If you give this recipe a try, we’d love to hear all about it! 

Don’t miss another of our favorite apple recipes–our easy and delicious homemade Baked Apples–they are the perfect side dish for any meal and have the perfect balance of tartness, sweetness, and spice.  

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Apple Crisp

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The best, easiest apple pie is our Apple Crisp recipe! I love the tartness of the granny smith apples paired with spices, oatmeal crumbles, and buttery goodness.

Ingredients

For the Apples

• 5 lbs (this is about 10 apples) Granny Smith Apples
• 3 Tablespoons Sugar
• 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

For the Topping

• 1 1/2 stick butter, unsalted and slightly softened.
• 1 1/4 cup oats (we used old fashioned)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

For the Apples:

1. Slice the apples into slices approximately 1/4 inch wide. (We used an apple corer/slicer and then sliced each wedge into thirds). *Remove the apple peel.
2. Toss together apple slices, sugar, and cinnamon and spread into a 9 x 13 baking dish.

For the Topping:

1. Blend topping ingredients with a hand mixer until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples. 
2. Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes or until apples have reached desired softness.

Notes

In the past, we've added zest of one lemon and two tablespoons of lemon juice to the tossed apples, but no longer do this as we like it just as much without. (You can if you'd like!)