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Apple crisp topped with a drizzle of caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream. on a plate.

Homemade Apple Crisp Recipe

Ashley Manila
My homemade apple crisp recipe features an apple filling and buttery pecan crumbly topping... it's so easy and delicious! Pour into a baking dish or skillet and bake until the crisp topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling. One of the best apple recipes, especially when topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Baking
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
 

For the Apple Filling:

  • 10 cups sliced apples (see post for more on this)
  • 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground all-spice

For the Crumb Topping:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (106g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter cold and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Garnish:

  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling, optional
  • vanilla ice cream for serving, optional

Instructions
 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees (F).

    For the Apple Filling:

    • Lightly grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet or a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place the sliced apples in a large bowl and toss with the lemon juice; set aside.
    • In a medium bowl combine the flour, granulated sugar, and spices. Sprinkle this mixture over the apples and toss well to coat.
    • Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and set aside while you make the crumb topping.

    For the Crumb Topping:

    • In a large bowl combine the flour, both sugars, oats, pecans, baking powder, nutmeg and cinnamon.
    • Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.
    • Sprinkle over apple mixture.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the crumb is golden and the apples are tender.
    • Drizzle with salted caramel sauce and serve warm, with flaky sea salt and ice cream, if desired.
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