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    Apple Crisp

    Published: Nov 3, 2018 · Modified: Aug 6, 2022 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    The Best Easy Apple Crisp Recipe made with fresh apples tossed in sugar and topped with a brown sugar pecan topping. This apple crumble is the perfect Fall dessert!

    Apple Crisp. A classic Fall dessert made with sweet and tart apples and a homemade buttery brown sugar topping. This Apple Crisp recipe is made with freshly chopped sweetened apples with a handcrafted brown sugar crumble. It is a warm comforting dessert topped with vanilla bean ice cream and salted caramel. www.modernhoney.com #applecrisp #appledesserts #appledessert #dessert

    Apple Crisp

    Oh, how I love the crisp Fall weather and baking. Last Fall, my husband and I flew to Boston, Massachusetts to meet up with his Mom, sister, and her husband to spend a few days driving up the coast of New England. This Arizona girl was eating it all up! I loved everything from the vibrant orange and gold leaves, the cozy shops, the apple picking, the fresh apple cider, the beautiful crisp New England weather, and being able to wear a cozy sweater.

    We drove to Vermont and stayed in the dreamiest and coziest home and fell in love with the quintessential charm of Stowe Vermont. Then we spent an entire day apple picking and then coming home and making a beautiful charcuterie board with Vermont Cabot cheese, freshly picked Honeycrisp apples, and drinking apple cider. It was my kind of heaven!

    We flew home with much heavier luggage because I brought pounds and pounds of fresh apples home. I couldn't wait to make a homemade apple crisp with the apples we picked. It was the best apple crisp I have ever eaten in my life!

    Apple Crisp. A classic Fall dessert made with sweet and tart apples and a homemade buttery brown sugar topping. This Apple Crisp recipe is made with freshly chopped sweetened apples with a handcrafted brown sugar crumble. It is a warm comforting dessert topped with vanilla bean ice cream and salted caramel. www.modernhoney.com #applecrisp #appledesserts #appledessert #dessert

    This Apple Crisp recipe is made with freshly chopped sweetened apples with a handcrafted brown sugar crumble. It is a warm comforting dessert topped with vanilla bean ice cream and salted caramel. A classic Fall dessert made with sweet and tart apples and a homemade buttery brown sugar topping. 

    I actually wore a sweatshirt last night, lit a pumpkin spiced candle, and devoured this apple crumble dessert. Being able to wear a sweatshirt is always a huge milestone in Arizona when the temperatures dip just crisp and cool enough to actually put on a light jacket. This means it is officially Fall in Arizona and we are eating it up.

    Apple Crisp. A classic Fall dessert made with sweet and tart apples and a homemade buttery brown sugar topping. This Apple Crisp recipe is made with freshly chopped sweetened apples with a handcrafted brown sugar crumble. It is a warm comforting dessert topped with vanilla bean ice cream and salted caramel. www.modernhoney.com #applecrisp #appledesserts #appledessert #dessert

    Since it is Fall, we need to embrace all of the apple and pumpkin desserts we can. Apple Crisp is one of my husband's favorite desserts of all time, so it was about time I shared my recipe.

    This is hands down the best apple crisp recipe! It is such a foolproof classic dessert made with fresh apples and a homemade brown sugar pecan crumble. Top it with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and it just doesn't get much better than that.

    Apple Crisp. A classic Fall dessert made with sweet and tart apples and a homemade buttery brown sugar topping. This Apple Crisp recipe is made with freshly chopped sweetened apples with a handcrafted brown sugar crumble. It is a warm comforting dessert topped with vanilla bean ice cream and salted caramel. www.modernhoney.com #applecrisp #appledesserts #appledessert #dessert

    This Apple Crisp starts with fresh apples. The buttery brown sugar pecan crumble is made with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, sugar, flour, and pecans (or your favorite kind of nut). It is baked until the apples are bubbling and the topping is crisp.

    I have such distinct memories of Sunday dinners growing up around the dining room table. We almost always had roast and mashed potatoes and apple crisp for dessert. I can still remember the smell of the apples and cinnamon baking in the oven. This is the quintessential  All-American dessert and reminds me of home.

    Apple Crisp. A classic Fall dessert made with sweet and tart apples and a homemade buttery brown sugar topping. This Apple Crisp recipe is made with freshly chopped sweetened apples with a handcrafted brown sugar crumble. It is a warm comforting dessert topped with vanilla bean ice cream and salted caramel. www.modernhoney.com #applecrisp #appledesserts #appledessert #dessert

    How to make the BEST Apple Crisp:

    • Start with FRESH APPLES.  Use your favorite kind of apple but I usually reach for Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or McIntosh. Keep people guessing by using two different kinds of apples. Peel, core, and slice into 1-inch bite-size pieces. Sprinkle with sugar and lemon juice. The lemon juice keeps the apples from turning brown and also adds some acidity to help balance out the sweetness.

     

    • Make a HOMEMADE BROWN SUGAR PECAN TOPPING.  This is made with simple ingredients -- cold butter, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, flour, and pecans. Cold butter is important as it helps to keep the topping together once it hits the hot oven.  Make the topping first and then place it in the refrigerator while you prepare the apples to keep the topping chilled.

     

    • Bake until BUBBLY and GOLDEN. Place the apples in 8 x 8, 9 x 9 baking pans, or small individual ramekins.  Generously sprinkle with topping, lightly pressing into the apples. If you want to make a larger portion, double the recipe and it will fill a 9 x 13 baking pan. Let cool for at least 5-10 minutes to allow the filling to set up and then top with vanilla bean ice cream.

     

    You are going to love this homemade apple crumble crisp recipe! It will remind you of cozy nights spent with family with the crisp apples and sweet brown sugar crumble topping.

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    Apple Crisp. A classic Fall dessert made with sweet and tart apples and a homemade buttery brown sugar topping. This Apple Crisp recipe is made with freshly chopped sweetened apples with a handcrafted brown sugar crumble. It is a warm comforting dessert topped with vanilla bean ice cream and salted caramel. www.modernhoney.com #applecrisp #appledesserts #appledessert #dessert

    Apple Crisp dessert made with fresh apples with a homemade buttery brown sugar pecan topping. The BEST Apple Crisp Recipe and the perfect Fall dessert. www.modernhoney.com #applecrisp #appledessert #falldessert #apple

     

    Apple Crisp dessert made with fresh apples with a homemade buttery brown sugar pecan topping. The BEST Apple Crisp Recipe and the perfect Fall dessert. www.modernhoney.com #applecrisp #appledessert #falldessert #apple

    Apple Crisp. A classic Fall dessert made with sweet and tart apples and a homemade buttery brown sugar topping. This Apple Crisp recipe is made with freshly chopped sweetened apples with a handcrafted brown sugar crumble. It is a warm comforting dessert topped with vanilla bean ice cream and salted caramel. www.modernhoney.com #applecrisp #appledesserts #appledessert #dessert

    Apple Crisp

    Homemade Apple Crisp made with fresh crisp apples with a brown sugar pecan crumble. 
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8

    Equipment

    • vitamix blender
    • ramekins
    • 8 inch square cake pan
    • 9 inch square cake pan

    Ingredients
      

    Brown Sugar Pecan Crumble:

    • ½ cup Brown Sugar
    • ½ cup Sugar
    • ½ cup Flour
    • ¼ - ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ cup Cold Butter (cut into cubes)
    • ¾ cup Pecans, Walnuts, or Almonds (chopped)

    Apple Filling:

    • 6 medium Apples (peeled, cored, and chopped into 1-inch pieces, about 6 cups total)
    • 1 ½ Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
    • ¼ cup Sugar

    Instructions
     

    Topping:

    • Place the brown sugar, sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon in a food processor or high powered blender (such as a Vitamix). Pulse. Add cold butter and pulse until coarse crumbs form. Add pecans and pulse. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the apples. 

    Apple Filling:

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Peel, quarter, core, and cut the apples into 1-inch bite-size pieces. Place in a bowl and toss the apples with lemon juice and sugar. Pour the apples into an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 baking pan or 6-8 individual ramekins. Lightly spray baking pans or ramekins with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle topping all over the apples. 
    • Bake for 35-44 minutes or until apples are tender, the filling is bubbling, and the topping is golden. Let set for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set-up. Serve with vanilla bean ice cream. 

    Notes

    ** To make it in a 9 x 13 baking pan, I would suggest doubling the recipe. 
    ** I like to use a combination of apples -- Granny Smith, McIntosh, Honeycrisp, or your favorite kind of apple. 
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    Comments

    1. Patty

      November 19, 2022 at 2:33 pm

      Can this apple crisp recipe be made the night before?

      Reply
    2. Haley Reiff

      November 16, 2022 at 8:49 am

      Hi!
      I’m hoping to try this recipe out for Thanksgiving. Is there any way to make ahead of time and warm in the oven before serving?

      Reply
    3. Debbie Westfall

      November 08, 2020 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      This is absolutely the best apple crisp. Live the fact that no oats are used.

      Reply
    4. Morgan

      October 10, 2020 at 7:32 pm

      5 stars
      I just died and went to heaven. Seriously sooooooo good! I did add some oats to the crumble because why not?! Thanks for another great recipe!

      Reply
    5. Gwen Doggett

      June 30, 2020 at 1:42 pm

      5 stars
      It doesn't matter that it's almost the 4th of July, this is a great dessert no matter what time of year!! I made it for Father's Day and am making it again for the 4th of July!!

      Reply

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