🍎 Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp (Just Like Grandma Used to Make)
There’s something truly timeless about Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp. It’s the kind of dessert that fills the house with the warm scent of cinnamon and baked apples, brings everyone into the kitchen, and tastes like pure comfort in every bite. This is the dessert many of us grew up with—simple ingredients, no fuss, and unbelievably delicious.
What makes this apple crisp so special is its perfect balance: tender, juicy apples underneath a buttery, golden oat topping that’s slightly crisp on the outside and soft in the middle. No fancy techniques, no complicated steps—just honest, home-style baking that never goes out of style.
🍏 Why This Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp Is a Must-Make
Made with simple pantry staples
No crust to roll, no mixer needed
Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or cozy weekends
Delicious warm or cold
Tastes even better with vanilla ice cream 😍
This is one of those recipes you’ll come back to again and again, because it never fails and everyone always asks for seconds.
🧺 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Apple Filling:
6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best)
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional, but highly recommended)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour or cornstarch
For the Crisp Topping:
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
👩🍳 How to Make Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter a baking dish.
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples. Toss them in a bowl with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour until evenly coated.
- Layer the apples into the prepared baking dish, spreading them out evenly.
- Make the topping: In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using your fingers or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the topping generously over the apples.
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
- Let cool slightly before serving (if you can wait!).
🍨 Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream
Drizzle with caramel sauce for extra indulgence
Enjoy cold straight from the fridge (yes, it’s still amazing!)
💡 Tips for the Best Apple Crisp
Mix apple varieties for deeper flavor
Don’t skip the lemon juice—it brightens the apples
Cold butter is key for a crispy topping
If topping browns too fast, loosely cover with foil
❤️ Why Everyone Loves This Recipe
This Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp isn’t just dessert—it’s a memory. It’s the dish that shows up at Sunday dinners, holidays, potlucks, and quiet evenings at home. It’s forgiving, flexible, and endlessly comforting.
If you’re looking for a classic apple dessert that never goes out of style, this is it. Save it, bake it, share it—and don’t be surprised when people ask you for the recipe.
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