Cinnamon, Apples, and Pure Happiness: The Dessert That’ll Make Your Kitchen Smell Like Heaven

When the holidays roll around, the scent of warm cinnamon apples baking in the oven is enough to bring the entire family together. This apple crisp recipe has been a staple in my house for years, especially during Christmas, when comfort food feels like the perfect way to unwind after a busy day of festivities.

The buttery oat topping, combined with tender, spiced apples, creates the kind of dessert that melts in your mouth and fills the home with cozy holiday aromas.

What makes this apple crisp special is the balance between the tart apples and the sweet, crunchy topping. The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar creates the ultimate holiday flavor that complements everything about Christmas.

It’s simple, yet the flavors come together in such a comforting, indulgent way. This year, I’m serving it with Caramel Sauce and a side of Vanilla Ice-Cream for the perfect holiday.

Apple crisp is trending because it’s easy to make, yet feels like you’re serving something homemade and heartfelt. Plus, it’s a dessert that suits all dietary preferences, making it a crowd-pleaser. It’s the holiday treat we all need, especially when paired with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

I’d love to hear how you customize this recipe for your own holiday table. Feel free to share your twists and tips in the comments below!

Why I Love This Recipe (And You Will Too)

The freshly baked Apple Crisp rests on the white marble cooktop with steam rising, ready to be served.

  • It’s a Christmas tradition: This apple crisp has been a family favorite at Christmas for years, and it’s the perfect way to bring everyone together.
  • Simple and quick: I love how easy it is to make, and it doesn’t require any fancy ingredients—just good old-fashioned apples and oats!
  • Customizable: I’ve played around with adding nuts or different types of apples, and it always turns out delicious.
  • Comfort in every bite: The combination of warm apples and crispy topping is pure comfort food, especially on a cold winter evening.
  • Great for sharing: Whether I’m hosting or attending a holiday gathering, apple crisp is a dessert that never fails to please.
The freshly baked Apple Crisp rests on the white marble cooktop with steam rising, ready to be served.

Apple Crisp

This apple crisp recipe is a cozy, comforting dessert with sweet cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery oat crumble. Perfect for the holidays and served warm with ice cream!
Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10

Equipment

  • 9×13 inch baking dish
  • Large bowl
  • Fork (for mixing)
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 10 cups all-purpose apples peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
    All the ingredients for Apple Crisp are arranged neatly on the white marble cooktop, including sliced apples, sugar, oats, cinnamon, and melted butter.
  • Place sliced apples in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Mix white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and cinnamon together; sprinkle over apples.
    Sliced apples are being evenly placed into a 9x13-inch baking dish on the white marble cooktop. A sugar-cinnamon mixture is being sprinkled on top.
  • Pour water evenly over apples.
    Water is being poured evenly over the apples in the baking dish, which is set on the white marble cooktop.
  • Combine oats, 1 cup flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Add melted butter and mix with a fork until crumbly.
    A large glass bowl on the white marble cooktop contains oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Melted butter is being mixed in with a fork to create a crumbly topping.
  • Sprinkle evenly over apple mixture.
    The crumbly topping is being evenly sprinkled over the apple mixture in the baking dish on the white marble cooktop.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and apples are bubbling around the edges, about 45 minutes.
    A baking dish with the Apple Crisp is being gently placed into an oven, viewed over the white marble cooktop, as the dessert begins to bake to golden perfection.
  • Enjoy!
    The freshly baked Apple Crisp rests on the white marble cooktop with steam rising, ready to be served.

Nutritional Facts:

Calories300kcal
Cholesterol25g
Sodium70g
Fat15g
Protein3g
Fibre4g

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Archie Johnson

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I'm Archie Johnson, a chef and close friend of Noah Baker. Together, we're reshaping the culinary landscape by sharing our cooking tips and delicious recipes on The Fresh Man Cook. Join us as we explore new flavors and inspire food enthusiasts worldwide.

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