Easy Apple Crisp with Insanely Streusel Topping Recipe
This Easy Apple Crisp features a generous, buttery streusel topping that complements tender, thinly sliced apples baked to perfection. Served warm with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of homemade caramel sauce, this classic dessert is a comforting favorite perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 8 large apples
Streusel Topping
- 1 & 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup salted butter, softened (1 stick plus 1/2 stick)
To Serve
- Vanilla ice cream
- Homemade caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel and core the apples carefully. Using a sharp knife or mandolin slicer, slice the apples into very thin, uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Assemble Apples in Pan: Arrange the sliced apples evenly in the greased pan, spreading them out to create a uniform layer.
- Make Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well until evenly blended.
- Incorporate Butter: Using a fork or pastry cutter, cut the softened butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs forming the streusel topping.
- Top the Apples: Sprinkle the prepared streusel mixture evenly over the apple slices in the baking pan.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake at 375°F for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center slides in easily and apples are fork-tender.
- Cool Slightly: Remove from oven and let the apple crisp stand for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with homemade caramel sauce.
Notes
- You can use a variety of apples for complexity in flavor—Granny Smith and Honeycrisp work well.
- For extra texture, add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts into the streusel topping.
- If you prefer, substitute salted butter with unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt to the streusel mixture.
- The apple crisp can be made ahead and reheated in the oven before serving.
Keywords: apple crisp, easy apple dessert, streusel topping, fall dessert, baked apples
