Plenty of maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and oats make this my favorite recipe for Apple Crisp! It is much simpler than a pie and arguably as good. Plus it can be made ahead so it is a great dessert to make if you are having company.

The Ingredients
- Apples- Use any kind or a combination of kinds; depending on the sweetness, you may need to add more maple syrup. You need about 4 large apples which will yield 6 cups sliced. I like to slice them around ¼ inch thick, but you can vary the sizes in order to add some texture. Peeling the apples is optional.
- Maple Syrup- You can use honey or brown sugar instead for the filling but maple is really tasty with apple!
- Lemon Juice- Adds a little freshness and helps to prevent the apples from browning if you make it ahead. It can definitely be left out.
- Vanilla Extract
- Cinnamon
- Butter- Unsalted or salted butter will work.
- Brown Sugar
- Large Flake Oats- Quick oats will also work. The texture of the crumble topping will be slightly different but still delicious!
- Oat Flour- To make your own oat flour, pulse ¾ cup of large flake or quick oats in a blender until they are the consistency of flour. You can also substitute with almond flour, whole wheat flour or all purpose flour.
- Sea Salt
The Method
- Mix together filling.
- Combine ingredients for topping.
- Pour topping over filling.
- Bake.
- Cool for 5 minutes and serve!

Make Ahead
You can assemble the apple crisp in advance. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day or freeze for up to 1 month. Allow to thaw in the refrigerator prior to baking.
Leftover Storage
Store leftover apple crisp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Eat cold, at room temperature or reheated. You can reheat it in the microwave or in the oven at 350 F for 10-15 minutes until warmed through.


Apple Crisp Serving Suggestions
Eat this dessert all on its own or top it with:
- Cream or Ice Cream
- Salted Caramel
Dietary Notes
If you have dietary restrictions, check the packaging of specific ingredients that you use to ensure they are compliant. This recipe is:
- Dairy Free - If you use coconut oil in place of butter.
- Gluten Free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan - if you use coconut oil in place of butter

Other Notes
- This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Or you can halve the recipe and bake it in a loaf pan.
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Apple Crisp
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 lbs apples chopped
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Crumble Topping
- ⅓ cup butter
- 1 cup large flake rolled oats
- ½ cup oat flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F. In a 7x11 inch or similar size baking dish, combine all of the ingredients for the filling.
- In a medium, microwave safe bowl, melt the butter for 30 seconds. Add remaining topping ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Pour crumble topping evenly over filling and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Serve.
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Tavo
So good! I had this for breakfast today; it made the perfect brunch.
Janessa
I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Tavo!
Dana
Hands down my favorite fall dessert. So simple and it's got ALL the right flavors! This was so good I skipped out on topping it with ice cream!
Janessa
I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Dana!
kushigalu
One of my favorite apple dessert recipes. This crisp looks fantastic Thanks for sharing.
Janessa
Thank you for your kind review.
Alison Saalbach Corey
Easy and healthy! Great recipe you have! Thanks for sharing this!
Janessa
Thank you for your kind review, Alison!
Robin G.
Thanks I needed a simple apple recipe to use up some bruised apples. Delicious! The whole family loved it.
Janessa
I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Robin!