The Best Apple Crisp With Oatmeal Topping

Apple crisp with oatmeal topping is a classic, well-loved apple season dessert that pleases crowds. You'll love how easily this homemade skillet recipe comes together and better yet, how it tastes!

Why This Apple Crisp Is The Best

Incredibly easy- This recipe is for the moms who want their families to enjoy a homemade dessert but also don't have the energy to whip up a chocolate cake from scratch complete with frosting and decorations. I promise you, apple crisp with oatmeal topping is one of the most easy desserts you could possibly make.

Very little hands on time- All you need to do to make this recipe is chop some apples and use your hands to combine the crisp topping. That takes maybe ten minutes. Plus, kids can easily hop in and help you mix the topping which makes your job even easier and creates a fun way for them to be involved in the kitchen!

Perfect for apple season- Save yourself money by buying locally and seasonally. When apple season hits, this recipe is what you'll be making! It calls for Granny Smith apples which have a delicious sour tang that pairs so well with sugary sweetness.

Pleases any and every crowd- Truly, you can't go wrong by serving apple crisp with oatmeal topping at your next gathering. Our recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled to make it for large groups of people.

Warm, deep caramel flavor- Using brown sugar in apple crisp adds such a depth of flavor and caramelizes when combined with maple syrup. The flavor profile of this dessert tastes like fall in a skillet.

Great fall harvest dessert- There's certain recipes that are better when eaten in fall: pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, sourdough coffee cake, and yes, apple crisp is on that list as well.

Ingredients

Apples - We use Granny Smith apples in our recipe (green apples). You could also use Honeycrisp, Pink Lady or Golden Delicious.

Cinnamon

All-Purpose Flour

Brown Sugar - Granulated sugar will also work or a combination of both brown and white.

Maple Syrup

Vanilla Extract

Butter - The butter needs to be cold in order to create the perfect crumbly, crisp topping. For the best results, keep the butter in the fridge until you're ready to use it. You can even put it in the freezer for a few minutes to make it extra cold.

Rolled Oats - Old fashion rolled oats are our preference.

Tools You'll Need

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Mixing Bowl

Spatula

Cast Iron Skillet

Measuring Cups

Apple Crisp With Oatmeal Topping Step By Step Instructions

See the recipe card below for exact measurments.

First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Farenheit. Begin by peeling and slicing the apples about ¼ inch thick.

In a cast iron skillet combine the apple slices, cinnamon, flour, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Make sure the flour has completely dissolved into the mixture.

Next, cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it into a small mixing bowl along with brown sugar, flour, and oats. Use your hands to cut into the mixture to form a crumble-like topping.

Completely cover the apple filling with the crisp topping.

Then, bake the apple crisp with oatmeal topping at 375 for 30-40 minutes. The top should be golden brown and the filling should be bubbly.

Let it sit for 10 minutes and then enjoy hot or at room temperature!

How To Store Apple Crisp

Apple crisp with oatmeal topping can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days in an airtight, non toxic food storage container.

If you plan to eat it after 3 days, store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. In order to "re-crisp" the topping so it's not soggy, place it in the oven at 350 to heat it up. You can also add a fresh crumble topping.

Apple Crisp FAQs

Should apple crisp be baked covered or uncovered?

Bake apple crisp uncovered for a crispy, golden brown topping.

What is a good topping for apple crisp?

Combine ½ cup brown sugar, 1 stick of cold butter (diced), 1 ¼ cup of all purpose flour and 1 cup of oats in a mixing bowl. Break into it with your hands until a crumble like topping forms. Generously coat over apple crisp filling and bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Why is my apple crisp topping not crispy?

Under baking: Maybe you simply didn't let it bake long enough to form the classic crisp texture. Try extending the baking time until the crisp topping is golden brown.

Melted vs cold butter: Use cold butter cut into small cubes to create pebbles of butter throughout the crisp topping. Melted butter will form a paste texture which is what you don't want.

Add oats or nuts to create the crisp texture: Rolled oats create a crisp topping that bakes well with cold butter.