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Apple Crisp

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 10/10/19Updated: 9/06/22

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This homemade Apple Crisp is my favorite fall dessert and this crisp has a secret ingredient that makes it even better!

apple crisp and ice cream

Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

This apple crisp recipe is from my sister in law Jayna. We had it for the first time years ago when we were visiting her in Pennsylvania and it has been my “Go To” crisp recipe ever since. 

  • Special Ingredient. The thing that makes this recipe so good is that it uses graham cracker crumbs in the topping – which is the best part of a crisp!  The “crisp” part of this recipe is so good you will want to eat it all by itself.
  • Easier than Pie. This best apple crisp recipe has the great flavor and texture of an apple pie but with a lot less work.
warm apple crisp a la mode

Ingredients Needed

  • Granny Smith Apples
  • Graham crackers
  • Brown sugar
  • Oats. I used old fashioned oats but you can use quick cooking oats too.
  • All Purpose Flour. I prefer unbleached flour.
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Butter 

What is The Best Kind of Apple To Use?

I like to use a tart apple like Granny Smith but have also used Honey Crisp, Braeburn or Golden Delicious.

apple crisp vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce

How to Make Apple Crisp

  • Core, peel and slice apples. I like to cut my apples about 1/4 inch thick. If they are too thin they will get mushy as they bake and if they are too thick, they won’t get tender enough.
  • Place sliced apples into a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Finely chop graham crackers (I use my food processor).
  • Combine crumbs, sugar, oats, flour and spices.
  • Add butter; mix well until combined. You can use a pastry cutter if you like or just use a fork.
  • Sprinkling crumble mixture over apple slices.
  • Bake at 350 degree F oven for 30-35 minutes until crumble is golden brown and apples are tender and juices have formed.
  • Serve warm with ice cream.

Is Apple Crisp Gluten Free?

If you use gluten free oats and almond flour and leave out the graham crackers, it would be gluten free dessert. You could also use a gluten free graham cracker.

plate of apple crisp and ice cream

Frequently Asked Questions

Does apple crisp need to be refrigerated?

I recommend keeping it stored in the refrigerator. It will extend the shelf life of the crisp and prevent the growth of bacteria, especially if it is warm.

How do I store leftovers?

Cover with plastic wrap or foil and keep in the refrigerator for up to a week. It easy to reheat in the microwave or oven.

Can I add nuts to apple crisp?

If you are a nut fan, add a 1/2 cup of either chopped pecans or walnuts to crisp topping.

How to Serve Apple Crisp

I think it is best served warm but can also be served at room temperature.

Serve it with:

  1. Vanilla Ice Cream
  2. Cinnamon Whipped Cream
  3. Sweetened Whipped Cream
  4. Caramel Sauce
  5. Cinnamon Ice Cream

Try these other delicious desserts too:

  • Small Batch Apple Crisp for Two
  • Easy Apple Pie
  • Berry Crisp Ice Cream
  • Berry Crisp
  • Apple Pie Caramel Apples

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4.70 from 13 votes
apple crisp on a plate

Apple Crisp

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Warm Apple Crisp with graham cracker crumb topping.
serves: 8 servings
Prep:15 minutes
Cook:30 minutes
Total:45 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4-6 Granny Smith apples large
  • 8 sheets graham crackers
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup butter melted

Instructions

  • Peel, core, slice apples.
  • Finely chop graham crackers (I use my food processor).
  • Combine crumbs, sugar, oats, flour and spices.
  • Add butter; mix well.
  • Place apple slices in a 9 x 13 inch pan
  • Spoon crumb mixture over apple slices.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes
  • Serve warm with ice cream.

Tips & Notes:

 
I like to use a tart apple like Granny Smith but have also used Honey Crisp, Braeburn or Golden Delicious.
To make this gluten free, use gluten free oats and gluten free flour and leave out the graham crackers.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates: 53g (18%) Protein: 2g (4%) Fat: 13g (20%) Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) Cholesterol: 30mg (10%) Sodium: 200mg (9%) Potassium: 176mg (5%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 32g (36%) Vitamin A: 405IU (8%) Vitamin C: 4.2mg (5%) Calcium: 43mg (4%) Iron: 1.4mg (8%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
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  1. Connie May says

    Posted on 1/23 at 9:38 am

    It was wonderful

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  2. Carol Hawley says

    Posted on 12/23 at 1:31 pm

    This apple crisp recipe sounds delicious. Could you please tell me what the cup size would be for the 8 graham crackers, I have graham crumbs so would like to use them. Thankyou in advance for your reply.

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  3. Beryl Hatton says

    Posted on 6/26 at 4:52 am

    In NZ we do not have Graham crackers but I can substitute other plain biscuits that look about the same. How many would I require? Can you give a weight equivalent? I do not know what a sheet of crackers is.

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    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 7/12 at 9:52 am

      8 sheets of graham crackers makes 1 cup of crumbs.

      Reply
  4. CK says

    Posted on 6/25 at 11:50 am

    Whole rectangle sheets of Graham crackers?

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 6/25 at 1:29 pm

      that would be sheets, the full graham cracker.

      Reply
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