homemade apple crisp, topped with a crunchy cinnamon-infused oat crust.

Delicious and easy apple crisp recipe with buttery oat topping. For maximum flavor, saute the apples first to ensure each piece is tender and caramelized before hitting the oven.

When a piping hot apple crisp comes out of the oven, your kitchen will fill with amazing aromas. This sweet treat may not be as fancy as classic apple pie, but it’s just as tasty and easier to prepare. It’s one of my favorite fall desserts, especially when served warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

The key to a great apple filling is ensuring the fruit is cooked thoroughly, preventing a runny sauce. I do this with my apple crumble as well. Undercooking commonly happens when raw apples are tossed with flour, then baked. The result cooks the topping faster, while the filling never softens, and the juices don’t thicken. The good news, this is easy to avoid by pre-cooking the apples.