Apple and pumpkin. These two delicious ingredients inspire countless recipes this time of year.
If it was up to me, I’d enjoy them year round, but like the rest of you, I do stop and move on to other things. Like Christmas cookie baking! Ahhh yes. But thankfully, it’s October and we still have plenty of apple-and-pumpkin recipes to make.
One of my all-time favorite fall recipes is Homemade Apple Crisp. And I’m excited to share it with you today because it’s just so-deliciously–yummy.
So good as in you may just find your children in the kitchen licking the bottom of the pan clean.
That’s if hubby doesn’t get to it first.
Or you. (Not the licking, but finger-licking good.) ‘Cause I may just do that myself.
The delicious combo of cinnamon and nutmeg meld perfectly with the “secret” ingredient I almost guarantee you have in your cupboard. (Read on to find out!)
And when you add a dollop of vanilla bean ice cream on the side? This homemade apple crisp may just be a small scoop of fall heaven.
This homemade apple crisp is not hard to make. In fact, it’s so simple, even a non-baker could whip this recipe up to impress!
It takes under 10 minutes to put together (not counting baking time) so this homemade apple crisp recipe is the perfect busy-day fall dessert the whole family will love.
This recipe is based off my great-grandmother’s apple crisp recipe that I tweaked after a few years of trial and error. It’s such fun having a family recipe to pass down to my kids. And to you!
And the “secret” ingredient? Vanilla extract sprinkled over the crisp before baking. Mmmmmm!
Homemade Apple Crisp
The delicious flavor of cinnamon and nutmeg meld perfectly with the “secret” ingredient in this quick and simple homemade apple crisp.
- Yield: serves 6-8 1x
Ingredients
- 6–8 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced thinly
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup oats (I prefer old-fashioned)
- 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
- 1/2 cup butter (not margarine) or 1 stick, cold
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Spread the apples in a 13x9x2″ glass dish.
- Mix the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle over the apples.
- Next combine the brown sugar, flour, and oats. Cut in the cold butter (about 1 tablespoon at a time) until crumbly. It will be pretty dry and not as “crumbly” as other recipes, but that’s ok. Sprinkle evenly over the apples.
- Sprinkle the vanilla extract over the top.
- Bake, uncovered for 25-40 minutes (depends on the thickness of the apples.) The crisp should be bubbling. Poke the apples with a fork – they should be soft but not mushy.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Don’t overcook the crisp – you don’t want mushy apples!
Lisa says
This looks good!! I love Apple Crisp all year round, but I find the selection of apples to make it with is better in the Fall:) My favorite ones to use are Jonagold.
Kelly Hutchinson says
Not only is this a yummy recipe, it is easy and healthy. Yay!!
Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow) says
Are you in my brain?
I try to perfect an apple crisp for 1 almost every week.
I’ll try your version!
Melissa Vera says
This looks absolutely amazing. I know what I will be making for dessert this weekend. Apple Crisp
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
Oh my goodness. I can’t stop slobbering over here!! So “fall-ish” and I can’t wait to try this one. I love your “secret” ingredient that you add before baking. A little dash of that makes everything better. 😉
Leandrea says
This homemade apple crisp recipe looks amazing. I can’t wait to make it. I am sure my house will smell scrumptious!
Rosey says
Oh man, homemade apple crisp looks good, smells good cooking, and tastes good too. ’tis the season and hurrah for it!
Scott says
We actually like ours mushy, well at least the girls like it that way. Would have never thought to add vanilla extract to it!
CrazyMom a/k/a Melanie says
I love Apple Crisp.. usually my grandma makes it for me.. I had NOOO idea it is THAT simple.. WOW.. will make my own now; thanks for a great recipe, yours looks delicious.
Jenna Wood says
You don’t have to tell me twice to make this, we love apple crisp! I can already taste the melting ice cream now!
Daisy says
This sounds delish! I can’t wait to try this because the recipe comes at perfect timing with the in-season apples that are in stores here now.
Keara B. says
I made your recipe yesterday and it was oh-my-gosh delicious! Thank you for sharing! You are a far better baker than myself so I thought I’d ask a question… could you use this recipe with frozen peaches or blueberries? Or would it be too soggy when they defrost? Just thought I’d try different fruit they’re obviously out of season now. 🙂
Alexis says
Wondering if you can use almond flour as the “gluten free flour” called for in this recipe?
Erika says
Hi Alexis, almond flour is quite a bit denser than regular gluten-free flour. I do have a grain-free apple crisp recipe that uses almond flour – you can find it here: https://livingwellmom.com/grain-free-apple-crisp/
Jennifer says
I can’t wait to try this