Cinnamon Apple Crisp

Cinnamon Apple Crisp – Warm, Cozy, and Perfectly Crunchy

There’s nothing quite like a warm Cinnamon Apple Crisp fresh from the oven. This classic dessert brings together tender, caramel-coated apples and a buttery oat topping that bakes into a golden, crunchy layer. It’s the kind of comforting treat that fills your home with the irresistible scent of cinnamon and baked apples — perfect for chilly evenings, holidays, or any time you're craving something sweet and cozy.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple ingredients you already have at home.
• A warm, cozy dessert perfect for fall or any season.
• Beautiful balance between tender apples and crunchy topping.
• No mixer needed — just mix, bake, and enjoy.
• Great with ice cream, whipped cream, or eaten warm right out of the dish.

What You Need to Make This Recipe

The full ingredient measurements are listed in the recipe card at the bottom.

For the Apple Filling

• Apples
• Sugars
• Flour
• Cinnamon & nutmeg
• Lemon juice
• Vanilla extract

For the Crisp Topping

• Old-fashioned oats
• Flour
• Brown sugar
• Melted butter
• Cinnamon & salt

How to Make This Recipe

See the recipe card below for full detailed instructions.

1. Mix the apple filling ingredients until the apples are evenly coated.
2. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
3. Combine the topping ingredients to form a crumbly mixture.
4. Sprinkle the topping over the apples.
5. Bake until the apples are tender and the topping is golden and crisp.
6. Let cool slightly and enjoy warm, ideally with ice cream.

Expert Tips

• Use a mix of apple varieties for deeper flavor — Honeycrisp + Granny Smith work great.
• If your apples are very sweet, reduce the sugar slightly.
• Add chopped pecans to the topping for extra crunch.
• For a softer topping, cover halfway with foil while baking.
• Serve warm — the texture and flavor are unbeatable.

FAQs

Can I make this ahead?
Yes! Assemble the apple filling and topping separately, refrigerate, and bake just before serving.

Can I use canned apples?
Fresh apples give the best texture, but canned pie filling works in a pinch.

Can I freeze apple crisp?
Yes — freeze unbaked for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding extra time.

Can I make it gluten-free?
Use gluten-free oats and a gluten-free flour blend.

Cinnamon Apple Crisp

Servings: 8   |   Prep Time: 15 minutes   |   Bake Time: 40–45 minutes   |   Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling

• 6 cups sliced apples (about 6 medium)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Topping

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, mix apples with sugars, flour, spices, lemon juice, and vanilla.
3. Spread the apple mixture in the baking dish.
4. Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly.
5. Sprinkle topping evenly over apples.
6. Bake 40–45 minutes or until topping is golden and apples are tender.
7. Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream.