Description

Warm, buttery, and bursting with cinnamon-spiced apples, this Cinnamon Apple Crisp is the perfect comforting dessert for any season. Simple to make with pantry staples, it delivers a golden, crumbly topping over tender baked apples a timeless treat that pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup water

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
Prepare the apples: In a medium bowl, toss sliced apples with cinnamon until evenly coated. Spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Add water: Pour the 1/2 cup of water evenly over the apples.
Make the topping: Combine sugar, flour, and softened butter in a separate bowl. Mix with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.
Top the apples: Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the apples.
Bake: Place in the oven for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the apples are tender and bubbly.
Cool and serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm on its own or with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For the best flavor, choose tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness of the topping.
If using sweeter apples, reduce the sugar slightly to prevent the dessert from becoming overly sweet.
Let it rest for 10–15 minutes after baking this allows the juices to thicken and the flavors to meld beautifully.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
Category: Dessert, Fall Baking
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 290
Sugar: 33g
Sodium: 45mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 47g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: apple crisp, cinnamon apple dessert, baked apple recipe, fall desserts, easy apple crumble, old-fashioned apple crisp