Easy Old Fashioned Apple Crisp Recipe with Oats

Up close of a perfectly baked apple crisp in a white pie dish.

Easy Old Fashioned Apple Crisp Recipe with Oats

This old fashioned apple crisp recipe with oats is everything you love about cozy fall desserts, warm, buttery apples with a golden brown oat topping that’s perfectly crisp and sweet. It’s made with simple, old-fashioned ingredients and comes together quickly for the ultimate comfort dessert. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of cream for a truly irresistible treat.

Yield: slices

Calories: 298kcal

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling

3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons flour

For the Oat Topping

¾ cup whole wheat einkorn flour (if using all purpose flour use a ½ cup of flour instead)
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup butter (melted)
¾ cup old fashioned oats

Instructions

Prep your apples: Peel, core, and slice your apples about ¼-inch thick. Toss them in a bowl with sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, lemon juice, and flour. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Make the topping: In another bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and flour. Use a fork to mix the mixture together and make clumps out of the mixture.
Assemble the crisp: Spread your apple mixture evenly in a greased 9 inch pie dish. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples.
Bake: Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly.
Serve warm: Let it cool slightly before serving. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of homemade caramel sauce for the ultimate treat.

Notes

Tips for the Best Apple Crisp

Use a mix of apple varieties – Combining tart and sweet apples adds depth of flavor.
Don’t overmix the topping – You want clumps of butter and oats for that perfect crumbly texture.
Bake until bubbly – That bubbling filling means your apples are tender and your topping is crisp.
Make it ahead – Assemble the dish and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.

How to Serve

Serve this old fashioned apple crisp with oats warm out of the oven with:

A scoop of vanilla ice cream
A drizzle of caramel sauce
Or a dollop of homemade whipped cream

Storage Instructions

Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, bake at 350°F for 10–15 minutes or microwave individual servings until warm.

Can You Can or Freeze Apple Crisp?

While this apple crisp recipe isn’t suitable for canning, it freezes beautifully. Assemble your crisp in a freezer-safe dish (unbaked), wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, let it thaw in the fridge overnight and bake as directed.

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