Old Fashioned Apple Crisp Recipe: Easy and Delicious

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There’s something magical about the aroma of cinnamon apples wafting through your home on a cool afternoon. If you’re looking for the best apple crisp recipe that combines simplicity with incredible flavor, this old-fashioned apple crisp is the ultimate comfort dessert. It’s the perfect balance of tender apples and a crunchy oat crumble topping that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Apple Crisp Recipe

This apple crumble is the epitome of comfort food: warm, satisfying, and wonderfully nostalgic. What makes this recipe special is how uncomplicated it is while delivering maximum flavor. Using apple pie filling means this apple crisp recipe with oatmeal can be enjoyed year-round, not just during apple season.

If you’re searching for easy apple recipes or the best apple desserts, this classic apple crisp deserves a spot at the top of your list. The buttery oat topping creates a delightful contrast with the soft, warm apple filling beneath.

Ingredients for the Best Apple Crisp

• 2 quarts apple pie filling (home-canned or store-bought)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup oatmeal (old-fashioned oats work best)
• 1 cup brown sugar (light brown sugar provides the perfect sweetness)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Don’t have home-canned apple pie filling? You can easily use store-bought apple pie filling from your local grocery store. Or make your own using this delicious canned apple pie filling recipe.

How to Make this Old Fashioned Apple Crisp Recipe

1. Gather all ingredients. Melted butter makes for easier mixing!
2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch prepared baking dish.
3. Prepare the apple base: Pour the apple pie filling into your baking dish, spreading it evenly. If using home-canned filling from this recipe, you’ll notice the superior flavor compared to store-bought options.
4. Make the crisp topping: In a medium bowl, combine the cup flour, oatmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix these dry ingredients well.
5. Add melted butter to the oat mixture and mix with a fork, pastry blender, or your hands until you achieve coarse crumbs for a perfect crumbly topping.
6. Assemble and bake: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the top of the apples. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly around the edges. The baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
7. Cool and serve: Allow the homemade apple crisp to cool for about 15 minutes before serving. This gives the filling a chance to set slightly.

Serving Suggestions for Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp

For the ultimate indulgence, serve your warm apple crisp with:

• A scoop of vanilla ice cream (or better yet, a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream)
• A dollop of freshly whipped cream
• A drizzle of caramel sauce for extra sweetness

The contrast between the warm apple dessert and cold ice cream creates the perfect flavor experience that’s hard to beat!

Storage Tips

If you happen to have leftovers (though that’s rarely the case in my home!), you can store your delicious apple crisp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also cover it with plastic wrap.

To reheat, simply warm individual servings in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or place the whole thing in a 350°F oven until heated through (about 15 minutes).

Recipe Variations for Your Apple Crumble

• Fresh Apple Option: If apple season has you swimming in fresh apples, you can substitute the pie filling with 10 cups of peeled, cored and sliced apples (approximately 8-10 medium apples). Place apples in the 9×13 inch baking dish and sprinkle a mixture of 1 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon over the apples along with 3 tablespoons of water.
• Best Apples to Use: When making with fresh apples, use firmer apples or tart apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Gala apples. These varieties hold up well and don’t become too soft during the cooking time.
• Add Nuts: Chopped walnuts make a wonderful addition to the crunchy oat topping.
• Small Batch: If cooking for fewer people, halve the recipe and use a small casserole dish.

Why This Old Fashioned Apple Crisp Recipe Works

Using apple pie filling creates a foolproof base that’s perfectly sweetened and pre-cooked, meaning you’ll never end up with undercooked apples. The simple ingredients create a delicious homemade apple crisp your family will love.

The contrast between the soft, juicy apple filling and the crisp, buttery topping creates a dessert that satisfies on every level. It’s a classic dessert for good reason! Next time you’re craving the warmth of cinnamon and tender apples, this great recipe will be your favorite way to enjoy the best of apple desserts.

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Old Fashioned Apple Crisp Recipe

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Make this old-fashioned apple crisp recipe in just 45 minutes! With a crunchy oat topping and tender apple filling, this easy apple dessert is perfect with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

• 2 quarts apple pie filling (home-canned or store-bought)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Instructions

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch prepared baking dish.
3. Prepare the apple base: Pour the apple pie filling into your baking dish, spreading it evenly. If using home-canned filling from this recipe you'll notice the superior flavor compared to store-bought options.
4. Make the crisp topping: In a medium bowl, combine the cup flour, oatmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix these dry ingredients well.
5. Add melted butter to the oat mixture and mix with a fork, pastry blender, or your hands until you achieve coarse crumbs for a perfect crumbly topping.
6. Assemble and bake: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the top of the apples. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly around the edges. The baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
7. Cool and serve: Allow the homemade apple crisp to cool for about 15 minutes before serving. This gives the filling a chance to set slightly.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:

• A scoop of vanilla ice cream (or better yet, a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream)
• A dollop of freshly whipped cream
• A drizzle of caramel sauce for extra sweetness

The contrast between the warm apple dessert and cold ice cream creates the perfect fall flavor experience that's hard to beat!

Storage Tips

If you happen to have leftovers (though that's rarely the case in my home!), you can store your delicious apple crisp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also cover it with plastic wrap.

To reheat, simply warm individual servings in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or place the whole thing in a 350°F oven until heated through (about 15 minutes).

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 301Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 164mgCarbohydrates: 57gFiber: 2gSugar: 42gProtein: 2g

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