Pantry-Style Spiced Apple Crisp

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A warm apple crisp made with simple pantry staples and fragrant spices, perfect for a cozy dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers 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 310 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 4 medium peeled and sliced apples
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 6 tbsp cold, cut into small cubes unsalted butter
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, toss 4 medium peeled and sliced apples with 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg until apples are evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Transfer the apple mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt.
4. Step 4: Add 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter cubes to the flour mixture. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the apples.
6. Step 6: Bake the crisp for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
7. Step 7: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.