How to Reheat Apple Crisp

If you have some leftover apple crisp and you want to restore it to it's fresh baked state, the good news is that you can! Learn about the different methods to reheat your homemade apple crisp recipe so that you can enjoy it the next day too.

Jump to:

• Storage
• Reheating in the Microwave
• Reheating in the Oven
• Reheating in the Toaster Oven
• Baking Made Ahead Crisp
• Other Fruit Crisps
• Summary
• Best Crisp Recipes
• Comments

The perfect fall dessert (and so much easier than apple pie!), you can't beat sweet apple crisp.

From the brown sugar crumble topping to the cinnamon coated tender apples underneath, it is the kind of dessert that you can count on to be a crowd pleaser.

And one of the best things about this sweet treat is how it can easily be made ahead and how great the leftovers are when reheated.

So let's talk about your different options for reheating, what yields the best results and how to bake crisp that has been made ahead.

Storage

For more details and tips, check out this full post on Apple Crisp Storage.

How to Store

1. Cool. It is very important to allow your warm apple crisp on cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature. If you store it too soon, the extra heat and moisture will cause it to get soggy.

2. Package. You have two options depending on how much is leftover. You can either:

• Keep it in the dish that it was baked in and cover with plastic wrap
• Transfer it into an airtight container (or into several containers for individual portions)

3. Store. Place it in the refrigerator for 2-4 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating in the Microwave

• Time: 1 Minute
• Results: Average

How to Reheat

1. Place the amount of crisp that you would like to reheat on a microwave-safe plate or bowl.

2. Microwave on high for one to three 30-second intervals until the apple filling is warmed through.

3. Enjoy.

Pros, Cons and Notes on This Method

Pros:

• Very Fast

Cons:

• May end up with a more soggy topping
• Not great for large portions

Takeaway:

If you just want a quick treat, this is an easy way to reheat apple crisp. The flavor is still great and if you are planning on eating it with a scoop of ice cream, you'll probably find this way adequate.

Reheating in the Oven

Time: 30-45 Minutes
Results: Good

How to Reheat

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees.

2. Place the baked crisp (in an oven safe container) in the oven for 20-30 minutes until heated through. Check after 10-15 minutes to see if the topping is browning. If it is, you can tent it with aluminum foil to prevent it from getting over done.

3. Enjoy. Remove from the oven and serve when hot.

Pros, Cons and Notes on This Method

Pros:

• Is almost like freshly baked
• Can reheat a large portion at once
• Yields a crisp topping

Cons:

• More time consuming
• Can be a lot to heat up the oven for smaller portions

Takeaway:

You can restore already baked apple crisp to its fresh baked state with this method. It is the best option for if you baked the full dessert ahead and want to reheat it to serve.

Reheating in the Toaster Oven

Time: 15-30 Minutes
Results: Good

How to Reheat

1. Preheat the toaster oven to 350 F degrees on the "bake setting".

2. Place the baked crisp in a baking dish in the oven for 15-30 minutes until the apple mixture heated through. Check after 10-15 minutes to see if the topping is browning. If it is, you can tent it with aluminum foil to prevent it from getting over done.

3. Enjoy. Remove the hot apple crisp from the oven.

Pros, Cons and Notes on This Method

Pros:

• Is almost like freshly baked
• Great for individual apple crisp portions

Cons:

• More time consuming
• Not great for large portions

Takeaway:

This is another great way to restore already baked apple crisp to its fresh baked state. If you are just reheating one or two servings and you have the patience to wait, this is a great way to do it.

Baking Made Ahead Crisp

If you are serving apple crisp as part of a big meal where you have a lot of prep, it may be a good idea to give yourself a head start by assembling the crisp a day in advance. Fully assemble in a prepared baking dish, cover with a lid or plastic wrap and then refrigerate.

How to Reheat

1. Bring to room temperature. Remove the crisp from the refrigerator 1-2 hours before baking. (If you had previously frozen your crisp, place it in the refrigerator for 24 hours before baking to allow it to thaw.)

2. Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to the temperature listed in the original recipe instructions (most often 350 F degrees).

3. Bake. Bake as per the original recipe bake time until the apples are tender and the crumbly topping is golden brown.

4. Enjoy. Remove from the oven and allow to sit (see recipe directions for how long- usually 5-20 minutes) and then serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce if desired.

Notes

Baking from Frozen-

• If you forgot to thaw your crisp ahead of time, I have had success baking an unbaked crisp from frozen.
• It will add 20-30 minutes to your baking time.
• It is also important to note that the topping might get brown too soon. Keep an eye on it and if this happens, tent it with aluminum foil while the crisp finishes baking.
• Ensure you are using a sturdy baking dish that won't break from the thermal shock from frozen to hot.

Other Fruit Crisps

These same methods can be applied to other fruit crisps such as this Cranberry Crisp.

Summary

Quickest

• Microwave- If you want to enjoy some leftover apple crisp in a hurry, it can be ready in the microwave in less than a minute. However, the topping may be a bit softer than when it was freshly baked.

Best Results

• Oven- If you are reheating a large portion (or the full crisp), you can restore it to nearly its fresh baked state using the oven
• Toaster Oven- For a small portion, the toaster oven does as well as the oven and saves having to preheat a large oven which will be a bit quicker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Best Crisp Recipes

I hope this post helps you to reheat your favorite apple and other fruit crisps so that they taste freshly baked!

Related: Apple Crisp Storage