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grandmas old fashioned apple crisp sitting in a white bowl with vanilla ice cream drizzled with caramel sauce

Grandma's Old Fashioned Apple Crisp

A perfect fall or Christmas dessert that's simple to make with basic ingredients
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Serving Size 8 servings

Ingredients

Bottom Layer

  • 4 cups sliced, cored and peeled apples
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Top Layer

  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup melted un-salted butter

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 375
  • Peel, core, and slice you apples into evenly sized pieces.
  • Add the apples to a bowl along with the lemon juice and water. Mix.
  • Add in the sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla and mix again.
  • Add the apple mixture to a 8x8 or 9x9 pan then set it aside while you make the topping.
  • In a bowl, add in the oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon and mix together.
  • Add in the butter and mix well until crumbly.
  • Evenly add the topping onto the apples
  • Bake at 375 for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and apples are bubbling.
  • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if wanted

Video

Notes

  • You can double the recipe and make it in an 8x11 pan, which I prefer or in a 9x13 pan.
  • Store it on the counter for up to 1-2 days, in the fridge up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months