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The Best APPLE CRISP Recipe (Better Than Apple Pie!)



This apple crisp is one of my favorite fall desserts and is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas. A sweet cinnamon apple filling is layered with the best oat crumble topping and baked until golden. It comes out of the oven perfectly warm and tastes even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of custard on top!

I also prefer this apple crisp (sometimes called apple crumble) to making an apple pie. Not only is it much easier to make, but with each bite you also get a bit of the crumbly topping with the sweet, glazed apples. I hope you love it!

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00:00 Intro
00:35 Peel, core, and slice the apples.
02:00 Use an all-in-one apple peeler to make the process easy!
03:11 Mix the apples with the filling ingredients and place them in a baking dish.
03:48 Mix together the sugar, flour, and oat topping, then sprinkle on top.
05:21 Bake the apple crisp in the oven.
05:50 Scoop out portions and serve with ice cream or custard.
07:03 Taste test and tips.

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48 Comments

  1. Downshiftology

    Not gonna lie, I'm obsessed with that apple peeler! 😂 Now I'm trying to think of all the other recipes I need to make with apples. What else would you make?? xo – Lisa

  3. Pam Wade

    This looks so delicious 🤩🤩🤩 can you substitute the oats with chopped pecans???

  5. PinkCocoa

    Happy Sunday🌞 Thank you for a wonderful, delicious-looking, Thanksgiving dessert idea😋 This will definitely be on the table😊

  9. Joanna Edwards

    Not a fan of apples but must now add them to my diet for improved digestion.
    This recipe looks like a GREAT way to eat this fruit. Thanks.

  10. Ms.Thrify

    Love your videos as usual! Will try this in near future! Will check out the apple peeler! I hate the peeling, cutting, etc. in meal prep! I need to cut corners where I can, so please provide shortcuts when possible. I have an autoimmune disease and I fatigue easily or need to take frequent breaks. I use a dicer slicer for veggies when possible. Still making your tumeric chicken casserole as my favorite recipe in addition to pulled pork, almond butter, horchata, salads, etc! Thank you!

  11. Lorri Chu

    I love this recipe!! The only thing I add is finely grated lemon peel to the crumble…cuts some of the sweetness.

  13. Rene Wagoner

    Do you have any recipes for sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving with pecan toppings I know there's nutmeg butter cinnamon. It would be great if you post one I looked through your stuff I don't see any

  17. Kristine Goodman

    Geez. I just LOVE that all your recipes are made with ingredients I can eat but look sooo delicious! I will definitely be making this!

  19. Judy L

    Can I substitute anything for the almond flour?

    My daughter is allergic to tree nuts but would love to make this for Thanksgiving 😊

  20. Shari Whipple

    I made your Apple crispy tonight!! The bomb. I still have 40 lbs of apples to process. What great treat. Topped with vanilla ice cream.

  21. Judith Dearborn

    Both toppings look like they'd taste equally delicious! Your enthusiasm really showed in this video. You sold me on making this recipe soon. Happy Thanksgiving Lisa!!

  26. Olayina Pa

    Looks so yummy. I'm not very much into desserts (unless is icecream, melted is ok to me 😂) but this one looks delicious (granny Smith apples are my favorite and I looove cinnamon) Thanks for the recipe. 🤗

  27. gmrbowden

    I miss oats so bad but right now the is a major supply chain issue and even some purity protocol oats have tested positive for gluten cross contamination. 😓

    Anybody know a good substitute? Nothing really has the shape of oats… Maybe sliced tiger nuts would work?

  28. Kit Kat

    That topping is too dry. Pro tip: The White House's recipe is BETTER, and they use honeycrisp apples. It's online, google it.

  29. J Prevatt

    My Grandma would make this with cranberries in it too & everyone raves over it! I've tried making it for my mate a few times & he's not crazy for it.

  31. rudy vel

    The apple crisp is the very first recipe I made from your beautiful cookbook! I have an electric spiralizer so it was perfect. Very delicious and probably my favorite dessert throughout my life!

  36. Casey Moore

    Any suggestions for making it the day before and bringing it to a party the next say? I need something super fast day of the party could I just re-heat the whole thing in their oven or should I try to cook it right before I go?

  38. Ruth Lara

    I've made this same recipe but I add pecans or walnuts to the dry mix. I've served it with vanilla or coconut yogurt and it's delicious. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones

  43. Jay C

    One of the first recipes I ever made was Apple Betty out of the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. I will try adding oatmeal to my Apple Betty recipe and see how it goes 😋 thanks!

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