Classic Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

Warm, spiced apples under a buttery oat topping, baked to golden perfection for a nostalgic dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers apples, all-purpose flour, rolled oats into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 medium (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp) apples
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup, packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup, cold and cubed unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup (optional) chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss 6 medium peeled, cored, and sliced apples (about 6 cups) with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg. Add 1/4 cup cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter to work until mixture resembles coarse sand and clumps form.
3. Step 3: Spread apple mixture evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle oat topping evenly over apples, pressing down lightly. If using, scatter 1/4 cup chopped pecans on top.
4. Step 4: Bake for 40-45 minutes, until apples are tender when pierced and topping is golden brown and crisp.
5. Step 5: Cool for 15 minutes before serving. Pair with vanilla ice cream for a classic touch.