Apple Crisp Recipe

Back to Apple Crisp All Reviews for Apple Crisp - of Reviews Reviews: Most Helpful Most Helpful Most Positive Least Positive Newest

Gallery Read the full recipe after the video. Recipe Summary prep: 20 mins total: 1 hr 25 mins Servings: 8 apple crisp on pink table

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold, cut into small cubes 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking) 3 pounds apples, such as Empire, Gala, or Braeburn, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cook’s Notes This cinnamon-scented crisp is best served still warm from the oven, topped with a scoop of vanilla, cinnamon, or caramel ice cream.The secret to a crunchy, chunky topping is working the oat mixture into large clumps with your hands – this helps the topping hold together atop the apples while toasting to a golden brown.

Gallery Read the full recipe after the video.

Recipe Summary prep: 20 mins total: 1 hr 25 mins Servings: 8 apple crisp on pink table

Gallery

Read the full recipe after the video.

Read the full recipe after the video.

Recipe Summary prep: 20 mins total: 1 hr 25 mins Servings: 8

Recipe Summary

prep: 20 mins total: 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 8

prep: 20 mins

total: 1 hr 25 mins

prep:

20 mins

total:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 8

apple crisp on pink table

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold, cut into small cubes 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking) 3 pounds apples, such as Empire, Gala, or Braeburn, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Cut butter into flour, using a pastry blender or two knives, until mixture is the texture of coarse meal. Add oats, and use your hands to toss and squeeze mixture until large, moist clumps form. Transfer to freezer to chill while you prepare apples.

In another large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, and remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Transfer to a shallow 2-quart baking dish, and sprinkle with topping mixture. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until golden and bubbling, 55 to 65 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Cook’s Notes

This cinnamon-scented crisp is best served still warm from the oven, topped with a scoop of vanilla, cinnamon, or caramel ice cream.The secret to a crunchy, chunky topping is working the oat mixture into large clumps with your hands – this helps the topping hold together atop the apples while toasting to a golden brown.

Reviews (79)

 Add Rating & Review     1716 Ratings   5 star values:        437    4 star values:        531    3 star values:        427    2 star values:        241    1 star values:        80

Load More Reviews

Reviews (79)

Add Rating & Review     1716 Ratings   5 star values:        437    4 star values:        531    3 star values:        427    2 star values:        241    1 star values:        80

Add Rating & Review

1716 Ratings 5 star values: 437 4 star values: 531 3 star values: 427 2 star values: 241 1 star values: 80

5 star values: 437 4 star values: 531 3 star values: 427 2 star values: 241 1 star values: 80

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: 5.0 stars       04/10/2020   Must try. Save this recipe. This is the second apple recipe in my collection both from Martha Stewart archives. Big hit at home during the quarantine 2020. We received 5 bags of apples from local food band(yes it’s that bad without work). So I made this and it was first time trying a crisp. So yummy. Sweet tarty but comfy. I followed exactly and it came out superb.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/09/2019   If you watched Sarah’s video, you’ll see she likes the topping “clumpy.”  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/09/2019   Sarah mentioned this in the video.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/09/2019   Sarah also mentioned in the vidro that she sometimes sprinkles a little flour in with the apples, depending on how much moisture they contain.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/09/2019   If COURSE you don’t need ice cream with this crisp. Sarah included it because she like ice cream!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: 5 stars       09/22/2019   I have made this recipe several times over the years, and it’s still hands down my favorite crisp recipe. The entire family loves it! A great way to get into the fall season. 🍎  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: 5 stars       02/01/2019   Perfect-I substitute sorghum flour to make it gluten-free. It is delicious!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: 5 stars       11/09/2018   This is the only apple crisp recipe I use-with Cartland apples if I can find them.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: 5 stars       09/23/2018   Awesome flavor! Just perfect!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: 5 stars       10/08/2017   This appetizer was a hit with my children [which is a huge win in my house]. It was delicious and so simple. Perfect fall dessert and I am excited to introduce it into my entertaining repertoire!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       10/25/2016   Try using a variety of apples for layers of flavour and texture.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       10/11/2015   This was great, I added raisins and pecans. Wonderful Fall dessert.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: 5 stars       11/18/2014   OMG this was so delish! I used Honeycrisp apples and they were the perfect apple for this recipe (and pretty much any apple recipe, lol).  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: 4 stars       10/18/2014   used fresh-picked Macoun apples for this go-to classic, tasty apple crisp - just the right sugar cinnamon flavor, juicy with a nice tangy bite, and a time-honored delicious crisp topping; only had to bake for 45 minutes in small gas oven.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       10/13/2014   Great recipe but was looking for a crispier crust  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       09/28/2014   Perfect, perfect, perfect!!!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: 5 stars       06/10/2014   Not that this needs another review - but this is a no fail recipe. Great for a beginner and a terrific fall back for a foodie. I have this one printed and saved in my favorite recipe binder. Thanks Martha!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       09/15/2013   This is the only crisp recipe I ever use, just change up the fruit. I also triple the topping recipe and store in the freezer..you make crisp anytime. Don't change a thing. Perfect  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       09/09/2013   This recipe was absolutely delicious! My daughter and I made it and the entire family loved it. I would highly recommend this for anyone who needs a great apple crisp recipe.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       04/23/2013   Awesome recipe, but I did use quick oats and it came out perfectly fine.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       04/22/2013   Looks delicious and easy  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       10/13/2012   This was a delicious recipe! I did make extra topping, and I only baked it for 30 minutes. PERFECT!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       09/03/2012   We have apple trees growing in our front yard, so we had plenty of apples but no idea what to do with all of them! Luckily, our family is a fan of apple crisp so I decided to look up the recipe online and I found this website. This is a great recipe that my whole family loves (picky eaters included) and I look forward to using this recipe in the future. Thank you so much :)  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       08/15/2012   My daughter loves apple crisp so I decided to look up a recipe and found this one. I made it last night and she loved it. It was very tasty. I found the topping was enough in the recipe but if you like more, it wouldn't hurt to double it! I did add some Epicure Gingerbread spice to the topping which added a nice flavour to it! I also used Granny Smith apples; gives it more of a tart taste. I will for sure be using this one from now on.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       06/04/2012   I followed everyones suggestion by doubling the topping. Addionally, I included 1 cup of raisins and 1 cup of walnuts to the apple portion of the recipe. My husband absolutely loved the recipe and requests that I utilize this topping on all of the other fruit crisp recipes that I make.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       01/27/2012   This is a great recipe! Next time I will take everyones advice and double the topping!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/28/2011   Thank you for the doubling the crispy top tip, Katherine! I made this a 2nd time with your tip and it was much better. This apple crisp was a create Apple pie replacement at Thanksgiving this year.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/18/2011   I've made this recipe a few times with great success. However, I've taken to doubling the crisp topping. Everyone always wants more crisp! I also like to use sweeter apples (fuji) and cut the granulated sugar to just 1/4 cup. Still comes out wonderfully sweet and delicious!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/02/2011   Yum! I added pumpkin pie spice to the oat mixture to add a little flavor. Otherwise, this was delicious. For those allergic to dairy, I scooped some of the apple mixture into a separate baker and made another crisp with dairy-free margarine. Obviously not exactly the same, but still very good for a dairy-free crisp.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/02/2011   There is no reference to when to include the oats in this recipe. SInce I am a practiced cook, I knew, but, for those new at this cooking thing, it's best to spell out the use of the ingredients.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       10/29/2011   I made this recipe today. Once I placed the apples in the baking dish, I topped it off with caramels, then the topping. My husband said it was the best apple crisp he ever had!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       10/21/2011   A couple of weeks ago, I made this recipe for friends. One, a self-proclaimed apple crisp expert, said it was the best she'd ever tasted! It was so good, I'm making it, again, this weekend.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       10/21/2011   I substituted 1/2 cup maple syrup in lieu of sugar for the apple mixture and sprinkled a little nutmeg on top. What a fantastic apple-season recipe!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       10/20/2011   This was soooo good I wouldnt change a thing. I will definitely be making this again. Maybe a big batch for thanks giving..  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       10/06/2011   This recipe is delicious! I used added 1/4 tsp of pumpkin pie spice blend and it came out fantastic. People can't get enough!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/25/2010   The first time i made this it was so incredibly good i had to make it again Martha has the best ideals this really brings in the holiday magic  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       10/30/2010   This recipe is delicious! I used salted butter and substituted 1/4 of the 1/2 tsp of cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice. It is unbelievable how good this recipe is considering how simple it is to make!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       09/30/2010   I made the following changes to the recipe: topping: -used whole wheat flour (of course) -used 1 1/2 cups oats (didn't seem oat-y enough) -added 2 tsp cinnamon filling: -used Cortland apples -added 2 tbsp brown sugar, as someone suggested -added 1 tbsp cinnamon  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       09/29/2010   This came out perfect. The warm scents of fall overwhelmed my kitchen delightfully. My brother ate almost half of it last night. (I used Granny Smith apples in mine).  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       04/02/2010   Mmmmmmm, the whole house smells so good, when this is in the oven. This recipe is also excellent using peaches (with blueberries, optional): fresh or fresh frozen.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       03/03/2010   Just made this using a jar of mincemeat and a couple of apples. WOW!!!!! Smelled great and tastes wonderful  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       01/26/2010   I made the recipe exactly as it said but the only tweek I made was using Rome apples. The recipe received rave reviews from my family.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       09/24/2009   I have found that substituting canned apple pie or cherry pie filling works just as well and in less time too.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       02/25/2009   My trick with apple crisp is to mix rolled oats with dry breadcrumbs. REALLY crisp! Better than flour oats.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       02/25/2009   A delicious recipe! It takes more like 30 minutes to prep, though - and I'm pretty efficient in the kitchen! Still, I will certainly make it again.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       02/24/2009   This is a wonderful apple crisp. You need to follow the directions exactly, and use the apporopriate apples as suggested.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       02/24/2009   This is a wonderful recipe for apple crisp It is wise to use the apples that are suggested.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       02/07/2009   Can this crisp stand on its own w/ o the icecream on top? Alternative for icecream?  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       01/31/2009   This is the best apple crisp I have ever made or tasted. The person who got a runny crisp perhaps used apples not suitable for baking. I used a mixture of Rome and Granny Smith. I hope they give it another try.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       01/12/2009   Have made this recipe a few times and it's received rave reviews! The topping is the best!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       12/19/2008   This recipe was a disappointment. it was runny, never crisped up. I had to apologize to my host (never a good thing). I had the quintessential apple crisp recipe which I couldn't locate, as crisp is such an easy recipe, I thought a Martha recipe would be great. What makes it runny, not crispy??  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       12/10/2008   i made this last night and wow!!! my hubby and i just loved it! I will make it again! I did cut everything in half only b/c I was making it for only two people! i was very impressed on how easy it was to make! Yummmm...  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       12/04/2008   This is the best apple crisp I've ever had. I increased the sugar in the topping by a little bit, and added some more brown sugar to the apple mixture which made it more syrup-y and less watery. YUM.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/27/2008   Delicious! I read the reviews before preparing, and since soupiness and too hard apples seemed to be the main culprits, I not only added 2 tbsp brown sugar to the apples mixture like MannaCakes suggested, I used Granny Smith apples, which are a lot drier than the apples for which this recipe calls. However, baking the apple mixture for 10 minutes prior to adding the topping made the apples mushy! Ugh! A delicious dessert, however, even though the texture of the apples was not so desirable.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/26/2008   Yes you can add more flour to make it more thick, 1 - 2 heaping tablespoons should do it!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/26/2008   yes you can add flour or corn starch to make it thicker, mix it in while mixing others together. Approx 1 - 2 large tablespoons should do it!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/23/2008   Can flour or corn starch be added to the apple mixture to make it less soupy? (not the topping, but the FILLING)  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/12/2008   lol! I hate when I do that, I had to cut a [filtered] in a pie last week to pour the butter in!I don't thnk I'll forget to add any ingredients soo.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/11/2008   There is flour in the recipe, look at the first ingredient sweetie! L  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/04/2008   Mine was awful soupy. Should there be some flour in the apple mixure to make it gel?  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/02/2008   This is the Best Apple Crisp Recipe I have ever encountered. I love it! I did add extra Oats which is my favorite part and it was very good.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/02/2008   I followed this recipe exactly, and it turned out beautifully. The only thing I did was put the oats between two pieces of wax paper and used a rolling pin to roll them so you don't taste just the oats, but all the goodness.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       10/25/2008   i made this last night and added a tablespoon of flour to the cinnamon before tossing the apples with it. it helps avoid the extreme juiciness. i liked the topping - it was reminiscent of how my mom used to make apple crisp when i was a kid.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       10/21/2008   I have a recipe similar to this; instead of mixing the butter in with the flour, brown sugar, and oatmeal, I melt the butter and pour it over everything else in the pan. It comes out great; a nice crisp crust over delicious apples!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       10/06/2008   Well, it tastes fabulous, but I still don't really understand this topping. True to it's cookie dough consistency prior to baking, it came out like crumbled oatmeal cookies on top. The different crumbles also didn't blend with each other, but rather look like I could have sprinkled them on at the end. As someone commented below, I could eat the topping all on its own as well. :)  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       10/06/2008   I just put this in the oven. Unfortunately, I made quite a few substitutions (whole wheat flour, lime instead of lemon, 2/3 Gala 1/3 MacIntosh apples). Let's see how it goes. I was somewhat concerned with the consistency of the topping too. After making Martha's rhubarb-raspberry crisp (substituting strawberries for raspberries) earlier this week, I was expecting something more crumbly. This, however, was like oatmeal cookie dough. Is that right?  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       10/05/2008   These are great! It's only my husband and I so I halved the recipe and made it in four ramekins. This worked really well....I only had to bake them for about 40 minutes. Great with vanilla ice cream!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       10/04/2008   What a delicious apple crisp recipe! I added a little brown sugar and crushed the oats. It's a winner!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       09/04/2008   For those of you that find that the crisp has a little too much liquid or that the apples are not soft enough, try adding a couple tablespoons of brown sugar to the apple mixture and bake just the apples for about 10 minutes before adding the topping. I use this technique for both crisps and cobblers to help create a gooey sauce as well as jump-start the cooking of the fruit. I suppose a tablespoon of cornstarch added to the apple mixture would also work well without adding extra sugar.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       07/25/2008   My husband and I made this together and we thought the finished product was absolutely delicious! We used whole-wheat flour instead of white and it still tasted amazing. We can't wait to make it again...Yum!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       04/04/2008   This was a great recipe, we enjoyed it immensely. I only wish the juice would have been a little gooey, sticky, instead of so much liquid, How can I make this happen? Cornstarch, say 2 tbsps. added to the apple mixture?  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       01/04/2008   I felt like the apples needed to be cooked a little more. Maybe 15 to 20 minutes or so. Mine were still pretty crunchy. But the topping was incredible...I could have eaten a bowl of that by itself! This was still really good with cinnamon ice cream.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       12/26/2007   Great crisp topping! To save time, I use 1 can of apple pie filling and add cinnamon, a little butter and nutmeg. I did the topping exactly as the recipe stated and it was wonderful. Just the right amount of crunch for the apples. Finally, now, I have the balance of crisp to apples that I like. Thanks  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       12/05/2007   Fantastic recipe! My guests were completely thrilled by this homey dessert. I placed it in the oven right as we were sitting down to dinner, so the timing for dessert was just right. We enjoyed it with creamy vanilla ice cream and steaming hot coffee. If there had been any leftovers, they would have made a delicious breakfast!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/22/2007   Absolutely delicious! Used Gala apples and they added just the right amount of tartness! Made this in place of an apple pie for Thanksgiving dessert! Also, I made it a day ahead and reheated in a low oven (275*F) and it stayed crisp. Fabulous - will be my go-to recipe when an apple dessert is called for!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/08/2007   Delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! I love it.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/05/2007   I have been making this so much while the apples are in season. I recommend a tart apple like Empires or Winesaps. I grate the frozen stick of butter with a cheese grater. Don't skimp on the salt, it makes all the differance. Thanks.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/04/2007   The best apple crisp I have ever had. I get raves whenever I make this, which is often. I enjoy your magazine immensely. Thank you. Nancy

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: 5.0 stars 04/10/2020

Must try. Save this recipe. This is the second apple recipe in my collection both from Martha Stewart archives. Big hit at home during the quarantine 2020. We received 5 bags of apples from local food band(yes it’s that bad without work). So I made this and it was first time trying a crisp. So yummy. Sweet tarty but comfy. I followed exactly and it came out superb.

Rating: 5.0 stars

Rating: Unrated 11/09/2019

If you watched Sarah’s video, you’ll see she likes the topping “clumpy.”

Rating: Unrated

Sarah mentioned this in the video.

Sarah also mentioned in the vidro that she sometimes sprinkles a little flour in with the apples, depending on how much moisture they contain.

If COURSE you don’t need ice cream with this crisp. Sarah included it because she like ice cream!

Rating: 5 stars 09/22/2019

I have made this recipe several times over the years, and it’s still hands down my favorite crisp recipe. The entire family loves it! A great way to get into the fall season. 🍎

Rating: 5 stars

Rating: 5 stars 02/01/2019

Perfect-I substitute sorghum flour to make it gluten-free. It is delicious!

Rating: 5 stars 11/09/2018

This is the only apple crisp recipe I use-with Cartland apples if I can find them.

Rating: 5 stars 09/23/2018

Awesome flavor! Just perfect!

Rating: 5 stars 10/08/2017

This appetizer was a hit with my children [which is a huge win in my house]. It was delicious and so simple. Perfect fall dessert and I am excited to introduce it into my entertaining repertoire!

Rating: Unrated 10/25/2016

Try using a variety of apples for layers of flavour and texture.

Rating: Unrated 10/11/2015

This was great, I added raisins and pecans. Wonderful Fall dessert.

Rating: 5 stars 11/18/2014

OMG this was so delish! I used Honeycrisp apples and they were the perfect apple for this recipe (and pretty much any apple recipe, lol).

Rating: 4 stars 10/18/2014

used fresh-picked Macoun apples for this go-to classic, tasty apple crisp - just the right sugar cinnamon flavor, juicy with a nice tangy bite, and a time-honored delicious crisp topping; only had to bake for 45 minutes in small gas oven.

Rating: 4 stars

Rating: Unrated 10/13/2014

Great recipe but was looking for a crispier crust

Rating: Unrated 09/28/2014

Perfect, perfect, perfect!!!

Rating: 5 stars 06/10/2014

Not that this needs another review - but this is a no fail recipe. Great for a beginner and a terrific fall back for a foodie. I have this one printed and saved in my favorite recipe binder. Thanks Martha!

Rating: Unrated 09/15/2013

This is the only crisp recipe I ever use, just change up the fruit. I also triple the topping recipe and store in the freezer..you make crisp anytime. Don’t change a thing. Perfect

Rating: Unrated 09/09/2013

This recipe was absolutely delicious! My daughter and I made it and the entire family loved it. I would highly recommend this for anyone who needs a great apple crisp recipe.

Rating: Unrated 04/23/2013

Awesome recipe, but I did use quick oats and it came out perfectly fine.

Rating: Unrated 04/22/2013

Looks delicious and easy

Rating: Unrated 10/13/2012

This was a delicious recipe! I did make extra topping, and I only baked it for 30 minutes. PERFECT!

Rating: Unrated 09/03/2012

We have apple trees growing in our front yard, so we had plenty of apples but no idea what to do with all of them! Luckily, our family is a fan of apple crisp so I decided to look up the recipe online and I found this website. This is a great recipe that my whole family loves (picky eaters included) and I look forward to using this recipe in the future. Thank you so much :)

Rating: Unrated 08/15/2012

My daughter loves apple crisp so I decided to look up a recipe and found this one. I made it last night and she loved it. It was very tasty. I found the topping was enough in the recipe but if you like more, it wouldn’t hurt to double it! I did add some Epicure Gingerbread spice to the topping which added a nice flavour to it! I also used Granny Smith apples; gives it more of a tart taste. I will for sure be using this one from now on.

Rating: Unrated 06/04/2012

I followed everyones suggestion by doubling the topping. Addionally, I included 1 cup of raisins and 1 cup of walnuts to the apple portion of the recipe. My husband absolutely loved the recipe and requests that I utilize this topping on all of the other fruit crisp recipes that I make.

Rating: Unrated 01/27/2012

This is a great recipe! Next time I will take everyones advice and double the topping!

Rating: Unrated 11/28/2011

Thank you for the doubling the crispy top tip, Katherine! I made this a 2nd time with your tip and it was much better. This apple crisp was a create Apple pie replacement at Thanksgiving this year.

Rating: Unrated 11/18/2011

I’ve made this recipe a few times with great success. However, I’ve taken to doubling the crisp topping. Everyone always wants more crisp! I also like to use sweeter apples (fuji) and cut the granulated sugar to just 1/4 cup. Still comes out wonderfully sweet and delicious!

Rating: Unrated 11/02/2011

Yum! I added pumpkin pie spice to the oat mixture to add a little flavor. Otherwise, this was delicious. For those allergic to dairy, I scooped some of the apple mixture into a separate baker and made another crisp with dairy-free margarine. Obviously not exactly the same, but still very good for a dairy-free crisp.

There is no reference to when to include the oats in this recipe. SInce I am a practiced cook, I knew, but, for those new at this cooking thing, it’s best to spell out the use of the ingredients.

Rating: Unrated 10/29/2011

I made this recipe today. Once I placed the apples in the baking dish, I topped it off with caramels, then the topping. My husband said it was the best apple crisp he ever had!

Rating: Unrated 10/21/2011

A couple of weeks ago, I made this recipe for friends. One, a self-proclaimed apple crisp expert, said it was the best she’d ever tasted! It was so good, I’m making it, again, this weekend.

I substituted 1/2 cup maple syrup in lieu of sugar for the apple mixture and sprinkled a little nutmeg on top. What a fantastic apple-season recipe!

Rating: Unrated 10/20/2011

This was soooo good I wouldnt change a thing. I will definitely be making this again. Maybe a big batch for thanks giving..

Rating: Unrated 10/06/2011

This recipe is delicious! I used added 1/4 tsp of pumpkin pie spice blend and it came out fantastic. People can’t get enough!

Rating: Unrated 11/25/2010

The first time i made this it was so incredibly good i had to make it again Martha has the best ideals this really brings in the holiday magic

Rating: Unrated 10/30/2010

This recipe is delicious! I used salted butter and substituted 1/4 of the 1/2 tsp of cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice. It is unbelievable how good this recipe is considering how simple it is to make!

Rating: Unrated 09/30/2010

I made the following changes to the recipe: topping: -used whole wheat flour (of course) -used 1 1/2 cups oats (didn’t seem oat-y enough) -added 2 tsp cinnamon filling: -used Cortland apples -added 2 tbsp brown sugar, as someone suggested -added 1 tbsp cinnamon

Rating: Unrated 09/29/2010

This came out perfect. The warm scents of fall overwhelmed my kitchen delightfully. My brother ate almost half of it last night. (I used Granny Smith apples in mine).

Rating: Unrated 04/02/2010

Mmmmmmm, the whole house smells so good, when this is in the oven. This recipe is also excellent using peaches (with blueberries, optional): fresh or fresh frozen.

Rating: Unrated 03/03/2010

Just made this using a jar of mincemeat and a couple of apples. WOW!!!!! Smelled great and tastes wonderful

Rating: Unrated 01/26/2010

I made the recipe exactly as it said but the only tweek I made was using Rome apples. The recipe received rave reviews from my family.

Rating: Unrated 09/24/2009

I have found that substituting canned apple pie or cherry pie filling works just as well and in less time too.

Rating: Unrated 02/25/2009

My trick with apple crisp is to mix rolled oats with dry breadcrumbs. REALLY crisp! Better than flour oats.

A delicious recipe! It takes more like 30 minutes to prep, though - and I’m pretty efficient in the kitchen! Still, I will certainly make it again.

Rating: Unrated 02/24/2009

This is a wonderful apple crisp. You need to follow the directions exactly, and use the apporopriate apples as suggested.

This is a wonderful recipe for apple crisp It is wise to use the apples that are suggested.

Rating: Unrated 02/07/2009

Can this crisp stand on its own w/ o the icecream on top? Alternative for icecream?

Rating: Unrated 01/31/2009

This is the best apple crisp I have ever made or tasted. The person who got a runny crisp perhaps used apples not suitable for baking. I used a mixture of Rome and Granny Smith. I hope they give it another try.

Rating: Unrated 01/12/2009

Have made this recipe a few times and it’s received rave reviews! The topping is the best!

Rating: Unrated 12/19/2008

This recipe was a disappointment. it was runny, never crisped up. I had to apologize to my host (never a good thing). I had the quintessential apple crisp recipe which I couldn’t locate, as crisp is such an easy recipe, I thought a Martha recipe would be great. What makes it runny, not crispy??

Rating: Unrated 12/10/2008

i made this last night and wow!!! my hubby and i just loved it! I will make it again! I did cut everything in half only b/c I was making it for only two people! i was very impressed on how easy it was to make! Yummmm…

Rating: Unrated 12/04/2008

This is the best apple crisp I’ve ever had. I increased the sugar in the topping by a little bit, and added some more brown sugar to the apple mixture which made it more syrup-y and less watery. YUM.

Rating: Unrated 11/27/2008

Delicious! I read the reviews before preparing, and since soupiness and too hard apples seemed to be the main culprits, I not only added 2 tbsp brown sugar to the apples mixture like MannaCakes suggested, I used Granny Smith apples, which are a lot drier than the apples for which this recipe calls. However, baking the apple mixture for 10 minutes prior to adding the topping made the apples mushy! Ugh! A delicious dessert, however, even though the texture of the apples was not so desirable.

Rating: Unrated 11/26/2008

Yes you can add more flour to make it more thick, 1 - 2 heaping tablespoons should do it!

yes you can add flour or corn starch to make it thicker, mix it in while mixing others together. Approx 1 - 2 large tablespoons should do it!

Rating: Unrated 11/23/2008

Can flour or corn starch be added to the apple mixture to make it less soupy? (not the topping, but the FILLING)

Rating: Unrated 11/12/2008

lol! I hate when I do that, I had to cut a [filtered] in a pie last week to pour the butter in!I don’t thnk I’ll forget to add any ingredients soo.

Rating: Unrated 11/11/2008

There is flour in the recipe, look at the first ingredient sweetie! L

Rating: Unrated 11/04/2008

Mine was awful soupy. Should there be some flour in the apple mixure to make it gel?

Rating: Unrated 11/02/2008

This is the Best Apple Crisp Recipe I have ever encountered. I love it! I did add extra Oats which is my favorite part and it was very good.

I followed this recipe exactly, and it turned out beautifully. The only thing I did was put the oats between two pieces of wax paper and used a rolling pin to roll them so you don’t taste just the oats, but all the goodness.

Rating: Unrated 10/25/2008

i made this last night and added a tablespoon of flour to the cinnamon before tossing the apples with it. it helps avoid the extreme juiciness. i liked the topping - it was reminiscent of how my mom used to make apple crisp when i was a kid.

Rating: Unrated 10/21/2008

I have a recipe similar to this; instead of mixing the butter in with the flour, brown sugar, and oatmeal, I melt the butter and pour it over everything else in the pan. It comes out great; a nice crisp crust over delicious apples!

Rating: Unrated 10/06/2008

Well, it tastes fabulous, but I still don’t really understand this topping. True to it’s cookie dough consistency prior to baking, it came out like crumbled oatmeal cookies on top. The different crumbles also didn’t blend with each other, but rather look like I could have sprinkled them on at the end. As someone commented below, I could eat the topping all on its own as well. :)

I just put this in the oven. Unfortunately, I made quite a few substitutions (whole wheat flour, lime instead of lemon, 2/3 Gala 1/3 MacIntosh apples). Let’s see how it goes. I was somewhat concerned with the consistency of the topping too. After making Martha’s rhubarb-raspberry crisp (substituting strawberries for raspberries) earlier this week, I was expecting something more crumbly. This, however, was like oatmeal cookie dough. Is that right?

Rating: Unrated 10/05/2008

These are great! It’s only my husband and I so I halved the recipe and made it in four ramekins. This worked really well….I only had to bake them for about 40 minutes. Great with vanilla ice cream!

Rating: Unrated 10/04/2008

What a delicious apple crisp recipe! I added a little brown sugar and crushed the oats. It’s a winner!

Rating: Unrated 09/04/2008

For those of you that find that the crisp has a little too much liquid or that the apples are not soft enough, try adding a couple tablespoons of brown sugar to the apple mixture and bake just the apples for about 10 minutes before adding the topping. I use this technique for both crisps and cobblers to help create a gooey sauce as well as jump-start the cooking of the fruit. I suppose a tablespoon of cornstarch added to the apple mixture would also work well without adding extra sugar.

Rating: Unrated 07/25/2008

My husband and I made this together and we thought the finished product was absolutely delicious! We used whole-wheat flour instead of white and it still tasted amazing. We can’t wait to make it again…Yum!

Rating: Unrated 04/04/2008

This was a great recipe, we enjoyed it immensely. I only wish the juice would have been a little gooey, sticky, instead of so much liquid, How can I make this happen? Cornstarch, say 2 tbsps. added to the apple mixture?

Rating: Unrated 01/04/2008

I felt like the apples needed to be cooked a little more. Maybe 15 to 20 minutes or so. Mine were still pretty crunchy. But the topping was incredible…I could have eaten a bowl of that by itself! This was still really good with cinnamon ice cream.

Rating: Unrated 12/26/2007

Great crisp topping! To save time, I use 1 can of apple pie filling and add cinnamon, a little butter and nutmeg. I did the topping exactly as the recipe stated and it was wonderful. Just the right amount of crunch for the apples. Finally, now, I have the balance of crisp to apples that I like. Thanks

Rating: Unrated 12/05/2007

Fantastic recipe! My guests were completely thrilled by this homey dessert. I placed it in the oven right as we were sitting down to dinner, so the timing for dessert was just right. We enjoyed it with creamy vanilla ice cream and steaming hot coffee. If there had been any leftovers, they would have made a delicious breakfast!

Rating: Unrated 11/22/2007

Absolutely delicious! Used Gala apples and they added just the right amount of tartness! Made this in place of an apple pie for Thanksgiving dessert! Also, I made it a day ahead and reheated in a low oven (275*F) and it stayed crisp. Fabulous - will be my go-to recipe when an apple dessert is called for!

Rating: Unrated 11/08/2007

Delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! I love it.

Rating: Unrated 11/05/2007

I have been making this so much while the apples are in season. I recommend a tart apple like Empires or Winesaps. I grate the frozen stick of butter with a cheese grater. Don’t skimp on the salt, it makes all the differance. Thanks.

Rating: Unrated 11/04/2007

The best apple crisp I have ever had. I get raves whenever I make this, which is often. I enjoy your magazine immensely. Thank you. Nancy

All Reviews for Apple Crisp

of Reviews Reviews: Most Helpful Most Helpful Most Positive Least Positive Newest

All Reviews for Apple Crisp

of Reviews
Reviews: Most Helpful Most Helpful Most Positive Least Positive Newest

Reviews: Most Helpful

Most Helpful     Most Positive     Least Positive     Newest

Gallery#

Recipe Summary#

Ingredients#

Directions#

Cook’s Notes#

Reviews (79)#

All Reviews for Apple Crisp#

Gallery

Recipe Summary

Ingredients

Directions

Cook’s Notes

Reviews (79)

All Reviews for Apple Crisp