Cinnamon Apple Crisp

There’s something about warm apples and cinnamon baking in the oven that makes the whole house feel a little cozier. This Easy Cinnamon Apple Crisp is one of those simple desserts that tastes like you spent much more time on it than you actually did.

With tender cinnamon-sugar apples and a buttery oat crumble topping, it’s perfect for fall evenings, Sunday dinner, family get-togethers, or anytime you’re craving something warm and sweet.

And the best part? It only takes about 10 minutes to prep.

Why You’ll Love This Apple Crisp

This is the kind of dessert I love because there’s nothing complicated about it. You don’t need to make a pie crust, pull out a mixer, or spend forever in the kitchen.

It’s:

Quick to prepare
Made with simple ingredients
Easy to double for a crowd
Delicious served warm or cold
Even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Cinnamon Apple Crisp

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
Servings: 6–8

Ingredients

For the apples:

5–6 apples, peeled and sliced
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

For the crisp topping:

1 cup old-fashioned oats
¾ cup flour
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup butter, melted
Pinch of salt

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish.
Add the sliced apples to the baking dish.
Sprinkle the apples with ½ cup brown sugar and cinnamon. Toss everything together until the apples are evenly coated.
In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, remaining ½ cup brown sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture becomes crumbly.
Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Serve it warm on its own or add a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. The cold ice cream melting into the warm cinnamon apples is hard to beat!

Make It Even Easier

Don’t have fresh apples—or just don’t feel like peeling and slicing them?

Use 2 cans of apple pie filling instead.

Spread the pie filling in your baking dish and skip the additional brown sugar and cinnamon on the apples. Make the oat topping as directed, sprinkle it over the filling, and bake.

It’s a great shortcut when you need a last-minute dessert.

What Apples Work Best?

You can use whatever apples you already have, but a combination of sweet and tart apples gives the crisp great flavor.

Granny Smith apples are wonderful if you like a little tartness, while Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala apples will make the dessert sweeter.

You can even mix a couple of varieties together.

A Simple Dessert for Any Night

You don’t need a special occasion to make a homemade dessert. This Cinnamon Apple Crisp uses everyday ingredients, takes just a few minutes to put together, and makes your kitchen smell amazing while it bakes.

Serve it straight from the oven with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or even a little caramel sauce.

Sometimes the simplest desserts really are the best.