Old-Fashioned Apple and Cinnamon Crisp

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

A nostalgic apple crisp bursting with tart apples, warm cinnamon, and a buttery oat topping baked until golden and bubbly. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers Granny Smith apples, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon 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 300 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

• 5 medium, peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup, packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick), cold and cubed unsalted butter
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, toss 5 peeled and sliced medium Granny Smith apples with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Transfer the apple mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading into an even layer.
3. Step 3: In another bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Add 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the topping resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbly and tender when pierced with a fork.
5. Step 5: Let cool slightly before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.