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24 Irresistible Apple Crisp Desserts That Warm Your Soul

October 31, 2025 by Jenna Collins Leave a Comment

Introduction

Apple crisp is one of those desserts that feels like a warm hug on a chilly day. With juicy apples, spiced crumble toppings, and a hint of sweetness, these recipes are perfect for cozy gatherings, holiday tables, or just a quiet night in. Here are 24 irresistible apple crisp recipes you’ll want to bake again and again.

1. Classic Apple Crisp

The timeless version that never disappoints.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread apples in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
  3. Mix oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly.
  4. Sprinkle over apples.
  5. Bake 40–45 minutes until topping is crisp and golden.

How to Serve It
Best with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

2. Maple Pecan Apple Crisp

This version has a nutty crunch and natural maple sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples, sliced
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Toss apples with maple syrup and place in dish.
  3. Combine oats, pecans, sugar, butter, and cinnamon.
  4. Spread over apples.
  5. Bake 45 minutes.

How to Serve It
Drizzle with extra maple syrup.

3. Salted Caramel Apple Crisp

Sweet and salty in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples, sliced
  • ½ cup caramel sauce
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Layer apples and drizzle with caramel.
  3. Mix oats, flour, sugar, butter, and salt.
  4. Spread over apples.
  5. Bake 40 minutes.

How to Serve It
Top with whipped cream and extra caramel drizzle.

4. Apple Cranberry Crisp

Tart cranberries balance the sweetness perfectly.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups apples, sliced
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix apples and cranberries, place in dish.
  3. Stir oats, flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon.
  4. Sprinkle over fruit.
  5. Bake 45 minutes.

How to Serve It
Pair with vanilla yogurt.

5. Apple Pie Crisp

A fun twist combining crisp and pie.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples, sliced
  • 1 pre-made pie crust, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spread apples in baking dish.
  3. Mix oats, sugar, butter, cinnamon, and pie crust bits.
  4. Spread over apples.
  5. Bake 40–45 minutes.

How to Serve It
Serve warm with whipped cream.

6. Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

Perfect for those avoiding gluten.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples, sliced
  • 1 cup certified gluten-free oats
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • ½ cup butter or coconut oil
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spread apples in baking dish.
  3. Mix oats, almond flour, sugar, and butter.
  4. Sprinkle over apples.
  5. Bake 40 minutes.

How to Serve It
Top with dairy-free ice cream.

7. Apple Cinnamon Roll Crisp

Like breakfast and dessert in one.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples, sliced
  • 1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Slice cinnamon rolls into small pieces.
  3. Spread apples in pan, top with rolls.
  4. Mix oats, sugar, butter and sprinkle.
  5. Bake 45 minutes.

How to Serve It
Drizzle with cinnamon roll icing.

8. Apple Crisp

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Toss apples and place in dish.
  3. Mix topping and spread over apples.
  4. Bake 45 minutes.

How to Serve It
Top with vanilla ice cream for a warm and comforting dessert.

9. Apple Walnut Crisp

Crunchy walnuts add richness and texture.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples, sliced
  • ¾ cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Layer apples in baking dish.
  3. Mix oats, walnuts, flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon.
  4. Spread mixture over apples.
  5. Bake 40–45 minutes.

How to Serve It
Sprinkle with extra walnuts before serving.

10. Apple Pumpkin Crisp

A cozy blend of apple crisp and pumpkin pie flavors.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups apples, sliced
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spread apples and pumpkin in baking dish.
  3. Mix topping ingredients.
  4. Sprinkle over fruit.
  5. Bake 40–45 minutes.

How to Serve It
Pair with a dollop of whipped cream.

11. Apple Almond Crisp

Light, nutty, and crunchy.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples, sliced
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spread apples in dish.
  3. Mix oats, almonds, flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon.
  4. Sprinkle evenly.
  5. Bake 40 minutes.

How to Serve It
Garnish with toasted almonds.

12. Caramel Apple Cheesecake Crisp

Layers of creaminess, fruit, and crunch.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples, sliced
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spread apples in dish.
  3. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and egg, pour over apples.
  4. Mix topping and sprinkle.
  5. Bake 45 minutes.

How to Serve It
Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.

13. Apple Oatmeal Cookie Crisp

Like oatmeal cookies and crisp combined.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples, sliced
  • 6 oatmeal cookies, crushed
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spread apples in baking dish.
  3. Mix cookies, oats, butter, and sugar.
  4. Sprinkle topping over apples.
  5. Bake 40 minutes.

How to Serve It
Add a scoop of cinnamon ice cream.

14. Apple Pear Crisp

A fruity twist with extra juiciness.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups apples, sliced
  • 3 cups pears, sliced
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine apples and pears in dish.
  3. Mix topping ingredients.
  4. Spread over fruit.
  5. Bake 45 minutes.

How to Serve It
Serve warm with honey drizzle.

15. Apple Chai Spice Crisp

A fragrant take inspired by chai flavors.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples, sliced
  • 1 tsp chai spice blend
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Toss apples with chai spice.
  3. Spread apples in dish.
  4. Mix topping and sprinkle.
  5. Bake 40 minutes.

How to Serve It
Serve with spiced whipped cream.

16. Apple Hazelnut Crisp

Hazelnuts bring a rich, nutty crunch.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples
  • ½ cup hazelnuts, chopped
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spread apples in dish.
  3. Mix oats, hazelnuts, butter, flour, and sugar.
  4. Spread on top.
  5. Bake 45 minutes.

How to Serve It
Sprinkle with shaved chocolate.

17. Apple Butterscotch Crisp

Sweet and indulgent.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples
  • ½ cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Layer apples and scatter butterscotch chips.
  3. Mix topping ingredients.
  4. Sprinkle over apples.
  5. Bake 40 minutes.

How to Serve It
Top with butterscotch sauce.

18. Apple Pistachio Crisp

A unique, colorful twist.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples
  • ½ cup pistachios, chopped
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spread apples in dish.
  3. Mix topping with pistachios.
  4. Sprinkle evenly.
  5. Bake 45 minutes.

How to Serve It
Pair with pistachio ice cream.

19. Spiced Rum Apple Crisp

Warm, boozy, and spiced.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples
  • 2 tbsp spiced rum
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Toss apples with rum.
  3. Place in baking dish.
  4. Mix topping and spread.
  5. Bake 40 minutes.

How to Serve It
Top with caramel rum sauce.

20. Apple Ginger Crisp

Ginger adds a zesty bite.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Toss apples with ginger.
  3. Spread in dish.
  4. Mix topping and sprinkle.
  5. Bake 40–45 minutes.

How to Serve It
Drizzle with honey.

21. Apple Coconut Crisp

Tropical twist on a fall favorite.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spread apples in dish.
  3. Mix topping with coconut.
  4. Sprinkle evenly.
  5. Bake 40 minutes.

How to Serve It
Serve with coconut whipped cream.

22. Apple Date Crisp

Naturally sweetened with dates.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples
  • ½ cup dates, chopped
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spread apples and dates in dish.
  3. Mix topping and sprinkle.
  4. Bake 40 minutes.

How to Serve It
Top with vanilla ice cream.

23. Apple Honey Crisp

Sweetened naturally with honey.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Toss apples with honey.
  3. Spread in dish.
  4. Mix topping and sprinkle.
  5. Bake 40 minutes.

How to Serve It
Drizzle extra honey before serving.

24. Apple Mocha Crisp

Chocolate and coffee meet apple crisp.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Toss apples with cocoa and coffee.
  3. Spread in dish.
  4. Mix topping and sprinkle.
  5. Bake 40 minutes.

How to Serve It
Serve with a cappuccino on the side.

Conclusion

These 24 apple crisp recipes bring comfort, warmth, and endless variety to your table. Whether you’re a fan of classic flavors or adventurous twists, there’s a version here that will make your home smell like fall. Save your favorites, try a new one each week, and share the joy of apple crisp with friends and family.

Jenna Collins

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