A Timeless Family Dessert for Fall
There are certain recipes that never go out of style, and apple crisp is one of them. The scent of cinnamon drifting through the kitchen, the sound of bubbling fruit in the oven, and the golden, buttery topping all bring me back to childhood. This recipe is the version I grew up with, and it’s the one I make every autumn for my family. It’s cozy, simple, and tastes like home.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients you already have in your pantry.
- Comforting and familiar — it’s like fall in a bowl.
- Crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike.
- Perfect for sharing at potlucks or Sunday dinners.

Classic Apple Crisp Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Toss sliced apples with lemon juice and spread evenly in the dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, oats, and cinnamon.
- Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter (or your fingers) until crumbly.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
Tips for Success
- Use a mix of apples for balance (Granny Smith for tartness, Honeycrisp for sweetness).
- Toss half the flour with the apples, this makes a thicker apple base
- Double the topping if your family loves extra crunch.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Related Recipes
- Apple Crisp 3 Ways (coming soon)
- Pumpkin Spice Granola
- Homemade Pumpkin Spice Blend
Classic Apple Crisp

Ingredients
- 6 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
Toss sliced apples with lemon juice and spread evenly in the dish.
In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, oats, and cinnamon.
Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter (or your fingers) until crumbly.
Sprinkle topping evenly over the apples.
Bake 40–45 minutes, until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
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