Classic Cinnamon Apple Crisp

Name: Classic Cinnamon Apple Crisp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cups peeled and sliced apples; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup all purpose flour; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 cup rolled oats; 1/2 cup cold salted butter, cubed

This warm apple crisp is a cozy dessert that fills your home with the smell of cinnamon.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· October 11, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

45 minutes

Total

1 hour

Serves

There is nothing quite like a simple apple crisp when the weather turns chilly. It is the perfect balance of tender, spiced fruit topped with a buttery, crunchy crumble that everyone in the family seems to love.

My best tip for this recipe is to use a mix of apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp. The tartness from the green apples combined with the sweetness of the others makes for a much better flavor.

🧺 Ingredients

6 cups peeled and sliced apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup cold salted butter, cubed

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9 by 9 inch baking dish.
2
In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with the lemon juice, granulated sugar, and cinnamon until well coated.
3
Transfer the apple mixture into your prepared baking dish.
4
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and oats together.
5
Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the texture looks like coarse crumbs.
6
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
7
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apple juices are bubbling.
8
Let the dish sit for about 10 minutes before you serve it so the juices can thicken up.

💡 Tips

Serve this warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or a splash of heavy cream. If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat them in the oven to keep the topping crunchy.

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