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Apple Crisp topped with vanilla ice cream served on a white dessert plate.

Old Fashioned Apple Crisp

This amazing Apple Crisp recipe is made with crisp Granny Smith apples in a cinnamon and brown sugar sauce and topped with a delicious oatmeal crumb topping. This warm inviting dessert is always a crowd pleaser!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Apple Crisp, Fall Baking, Fall Desserts, Fall Recipes, Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 430 kcal
Susanne Susanne

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 4 cups apples peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F

  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.

  3. Cut in the butter until mixture becomes crumb like.
  4. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9x9 square baking dish or pan.
  5. Cover the mixture with the apples.
  6. In a small saucepan combine the sugar, cornstarch, water and vanilla extract. Bring the mixture to a boil. Continue cooking for two minutes stirring continuously. Until the sauce is thick and clear. Pour the mixture over the apples.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top. Bake for an hour or until the apples are fork tender.

Recipe Notes

  1. Granny Smith Apples are recommended for the best flavor and texture. See post above for other options.
  2. Nutritional information is estimated. Amounts will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes.
Nutrition Facts
Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 430 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 102mg4%
Potassium 153mg4%
Carbohydrates 80g27%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 58g64%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 389IU8%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.