We just had our baby girl a couple weeks ago, and one of the things people always ask is how the other 2 kids are handling it. Eric and I always use the same word: OBSESSED. They love her. They love her so much that sometimes they wake her up just to let her know. The other day Charlotte was kissing the baby, and I said, “Don’t wake her up! Try blowing her kisses instead.” So Charlotte brings her face about an inch away from the baby’s, and starts blowing her kisses. Just in case you were wondering, if you blow directly on a baby’s face, they WILL wake up. And they won’t be very happy. Details like this are lost on 5 year olds. “Why wouldn’t you want her to wake up, Mom? She’s so cute!” Ohhhh child.
Not your average Recipe for Apple Crisp
My friend Amelia made this apple crisp for a get together last year, and I still haven’t forgotten about it. In your average crisp dessert, I’m usually disappointed with the ratio of fruit to streusel. (I feel like it should be close to a 1:1 ratio, kind of like how these Best Lemon Bars have an equal amount of crust to custard.) I’m always taking bites of streusel-less apples in an attempt to save the streusel for The Epic Final Bite. (Please tell me I’m not alone in meticulously plotting my food consumption so that I can have an Epic Final Bite.) But Amelia’s crisp was absolutely perfect. SO. MUCH. STREUSEL. This recipe is deceptively simple; no surprise ingredients here, just about twice the amount of butter and sugar. (You weren’t making apple crisp because you wanted to be healthy, right? Good.) Also this recipe definitely feeds a crowd; it makes a thick 9×13 inch pan. You can easily half the recipe to fit in a square pan if you like. This would be a perfect (and easy) dessert to make for Thanksgiving next week! Check out my Thanksgiving board on Pinterest for more menu ideas!
Best Apple Crisp Recipe ingredients
This recipe for apple crisp is just about as simple (and simply delicious) as dessert can get. See the recipe card below for the complete instructions!
What apples should I use for Apple Crisp with Oatmeal?
I love to use a mix of varieties when I am making any apple dessert! Today I used a combo of Granny Smith, Fuji, and Pink Lady. The tartness of the Granny Smiths and sweetness of the Fujis and Pink Ladies give great balance. Using only one type of apple gives you only one flavor profile. Using a blend means your crisp will land somewhere perfectly in the middle of tart and sweet. Here is a list of common apple varieties, listed from most tart (Granny Smith) to sweetest (Fuji). ▪️Granny Smith▪️Braeburn▪️Macintosh▪️Honeycrisp▪️Red Delicious▪️Golden Delicious▪️Ambrosia▪️Gala▪️Fuji Try to get a few tart apples, a few sweet apples, and a few in between apples.
Apple Crisp Topping Ingredients
The apple crisp crumble topping in this recipe is made with a combination of
brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
So simple.
How to make Apple Crisp
Here’s a rundown of how to make this homemade apple crisp (full recipe is below!):
Apple Crisp Recipe Tips
How to make a Crispy Apple Crisp with Oatmeal
If you want crispy apple crisp, you need the right ratio of sugar, flour, and oats to softened butter. The proportions of each in this recipe are perfect – no sogginess or mushiness in THIS streusel! But here’s the deal. Once you bust into an apple crisp, it’s naturally going to start to soften. The moisture from the apples will start to climb up into your crispy topping. The best course of action on day 2 is to warm it up in a 350 degree oven to re-crisp your crisp. Boom!
Serving Suggestions for this Recipe for Apple Crisp
With this much warm, streusel-y goodness, you pretty much need vanilla ice cream. I also like to top it with a drizzle of homemade caramel sauce or homemade easy salted caramel sauce. The caramel sauce is optional; the ice cream is not. I SAID WHAT I SAID.
Apple Crisp Recipe with Oats storage
Leftovers will last covered on the counter for about 3 days, after that stick it in the fridge. You can also freeze apple crisp! Seal very well and freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the fridge. Then bake it at 350 for a few minutes to re-crisp the topping.
The Best Apple Crisp Recipe calls for PEELED apples!?
Yes!! Nobody likes tough chewy apple peels. Have you ever eaten an apple cake, crisp, crumble, or cobbler and thought “Well gosh, this is delicious, but I wish someone had put a bunch of apple peels in here?” No, of course not. I promise you guys, it’s worth the effort.
Other Recipes You’ll Love
Apple lovers rejoice!! ‘Tis time to bake pies, cobblers, and more from these beauties while they’re in season. Try some of my other favorite apple recipes!
Easy Homemade Apple Cobbler cobbler, crisp, what’s the difference? ONLY EVERYTHING. ok I’m being dramatic, but they are not the same and you need to know. Best Dutch Apple Pie Recipe How to Make the Best Homemade Apple Pie (one of the most popular recipes on The Food Charlatan) Apple Pie Bars this is my favorite recipe from Ina Apple Pie Bread from the Country Cook Apple Streusel French Toast Bake from Deliciously Sprinkled Shredded Apple Pie from Life in the Lofthouse Apple Custard Pie with Cinnamon Streusel « It’s an apple pie, but with CUSTARD. So good.
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