Easy Apple Crisp Recipe (2024)

Easy Apple Crisp Recipe is the perfect dessert for fall. Simple to make & loaded with apples, cinnamon & oats. Top a warm slice with ice cream, so good.

Do you love the flavors of fall? Our family sure does. When it comes to apples & cinnamon, it certainly tops the list – which is why this Easy Apple Crisp Recipe is one we make all season long.

You see, we love to go visit old farmer Joe here in town & always come home with a few flats full of apples. The family has their favorite apple recipes, like apple butter & apple pie. But this crisp also tops the list.

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Now that we moved out of the city and have tons of our own apples – I’m pretty much making this every week and also taking some to just about anywhere I can to give some away. We are so fortunate to have the abundance of fruit on our own trees, so we can make recipes like this as often as we like.

Look at that caramel goodness in there. That comes from the brown sugar mixture & it is pure heaven, let me tell you. So good!

Apple Crisp

Here are some commonly asked questions

What kind of apples should I use?

For this crisp, it is best to use a firm apple like a Granny Smith. However, I have made this with golden delicious & pink ladies & it was just as tasty.

Can I use steel-cut oats in this recipe?

No. I wouldn’t just because I don’t think they will soften the same as the quick cook variety.

HOW DO YOU MAKE APPLE CRISP?

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt; stir to combine.
3. Place the apples in a greased, shallow baking dish.
4. Sprinkle that dry mixture over the apples.
5. Drizzle the water over the top.
6. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oats, butter, brown sugar, baking powder and baking soda.
7. Sprinkle that mixture on top of the apples.
8. Bake 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
9. Serve with warm with ice cream on top.

Easy Apple Crisp

Ingredients for Apple Crisp…

• apples
• yellow cake mix
• quick-cooking oats
• all-purpose flour
• water
• granulated sugar
• brown sugar
• baking powder
• baking soda
• ground cinnamon
• Butter

Can I use another flavor of cake mix?

Yes – if you would like to use a white, vanilla, or even a spice cake mix that will work too.

Do I have to peel the apples?

I do have it written in the recipe to use peeled and chopped apples – however if you don’t mind the skins you can save some time and leave them on. That is entirely up to you.

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Can I use a gluten-free ingredients?

I’m not sure just yet. I have been meaning to give this a try with gluten-free flour, oats, and cake mix, but haven’t had a chance. If you do try this, I would recommend using a1:1 flour like this oneas I don’t believe it would require additional ingredients that are typically called for when trying to make baked recipes in a gluten-free version. Please come back & tell me how it turned out.

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Should I use light or dark brown sugar?

Since I make my own brown sugar, I use light brown sugar for almost all of my recipes. But light or dark brown sugar will work in this recipe.

Want to know how to make your own brown sugar –visit my Homemade Brown Sugar post here.

How to store leftover apple crisp

Once you are done serving this apple crisp, cover with plastic wrap or foil and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the portion on a microwave-safe plate and reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or until hot again.

If you are looking for a quick & easy dessert that epitomizes fall – this is the one for you.

RECIPE FOR APPLE CRISP

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Easy Apple Crisp Recipe

Course Dessert

Servings: 12

Easy Apple Crisp Recipe is the perfect dessert for fall. Simple to make & loaded with apples, cinnamon & oats. Top a warm slice with ice cream, so good.

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp table salt
• 7-8 medium apples – peeled and sliced
• ¼ cup water
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• ¾ cup quick-cooking oats
• ⅓ cup butter softened
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

• In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt; stir to combine.

• Place the apples in a greased, shallow baking dish.

• Sprinkle that dry mixture over the apples.

• Drizzle the water over the top.

• In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oats, butter, brown sugar, baking powder and baking soda.

• Sprinkle that mixture on top of the apples.

• Bake 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.

• Serve with warm with ice cream on top.

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