Introduction
There’s something magical about the aroma of maple and apples baking together — sweet, cozy, and just a little bit smoky. These 23 maple apple crisp recipes are the perfect mix of comfort and crunch, tasting like something you’d make over a campfire on a cool autumn evening. Each one brings its own twist — from bourbon and pecans to chai spice and cranberries — so grab your favorite baking dish and get ready to fill your kitchen with the scent of fall.
1. Classic Maple Apple Crisp
The classic version that never disappoints — simple, golden, and filled with cozy sweetness.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups sliced Honeycrisp apples
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toss apples with maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg; spread in greased baking dish.
- Combine oats, brown sugar, flour, and butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle over apples and bake 40–45 minutes until crisp and bubbly.
How to Serve It:
Top with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of warm maple syrup.
2. Maple Bourbon Apple Crisp
Smoky bourbon and rich maple syrup make this crisp taste like fall in a bowl.
Ingredients:
- 5 cups sliced apples
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup butter, cold and cubed
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix apples with bourbon and maple syrup; transfer to baking dish.
- Combine oats, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle topping over apples; bake 45 minutes.
How to Serve It:
Serve warm with maple whipped cream.
3. Maple Pecan Apple Crisp
Pecans add a nutty crunch that pairs perfectly with maple’s caramel sweetness.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups sliced apples
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix apples with maple syrup.
- Combine oats, sugar, pecans, cinnamon, and butter; sprinkle over apples.
- Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and crisp.
How to Serve It:
Top with maple-drizzled whipped cream or crushed pecans.
4. Salted Maple Caramel Apple Crisp
This rich dessert hits that perfect salty-sweet balance with buttery caramel and maple syrup.
Ingredients:
- 5 cups sliced apples
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup butter
Instructions:
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Toss apples with caramel, maple syrup, and salt.
- Combine oats, sugar, flour, and butter; crumble over apples.
- Bake 45 minutes until bubbling.
How to Serve It:
Add a sprinkle of flaky salt and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
5. Maple Walnut Apple Crisp
Toasted walnuts give a warm, nutty twist to this sweet and buttery crisp.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups apples, sliced
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toss apples with syrup and sugar.
- Mix oats, walnuts, cinnamon, and butter.
- Bake 40 minutes until crisp.
How to Serve It:
Serve warm with maple syrup drizzle and toasted nuts on top.
6. Maple Almond Apple Crisp
Delicate almonds add crunch and subtle flavor to this cozy dessert.
Ingredients:
- 5 cups apples
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
Instructions:
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix apples with syrup; place in dish.
- Combine oats, sugar, almonds, and butter.
- Bake 45 minutes until golden.
How to Serve It:
Add a dollop of vanilla yogurt or honey drizzle.
7. Maple Cranberry Apple Crisp
Tart cranberries add a festive zing to the classic maple apple base.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups apples
- 1 cup cranberries
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toss apples and cranberries with syrup.
- Combine oats, sugar, cinnamon, and butter.
- Bake 40 minutes until bubbling.
How to Serve It:
Perfect with vanilla ice cream or cranberry sauce on the side.
8. Maple Chai Apple Crisp
Warm spices like cardamom and cloves make this crisp extra aromatic.
Ingredients:
- 5 cups apples
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon chai spice blend
- ½ cup butter
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix apples with syrup and chai spice.
- Combine oats, sugar, and butter; spread over apples.
- Bake 45 minutes until crisp.
How to Serve It:
Top with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon.
9. Maple Ginger Apple Crisp
Zesty ginger gives this crisp a lively twist that pairs perfectly with maple.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups apples
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp minced candied ginger
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter
Instructions:
- Mix apples, syrup, and ginger.
- Combine oats, sugar, and butter.
- Spread topping over apples and bake 40 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It:
Serve warm with a drizzle of honey or ginger syrup.
10. Maple Oat Apple Crisp
For oat lovers — this one’s hearty, chewy, and full of texture.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups apples
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter
Instructions:
- Mix apples with syrup.
- Combine oats, sugar, and butter.
- Bake 45 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It:
Top with warm cream or maple whipped topping.
11. Maple Brown Sugar Apple Crisp
Sweet, sticky, and nostalgic — this one tastes like pure comfort.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups apples
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup butter
Instructions:
- Combine apples with syrup and sugar.
- Mix oats, flour, and butter.
- Bake 40 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It:
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar just before serving.
12. Maple Pumpkin Apple Crisp
Pumpkin adds creaminess and extra fall flavor to this seasonal treat.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups apples
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup butter
Instructions:
- Preheat to 350°F.
- Mix apples and pumpkin with syrup.
- Combine oats, flour, and butter.
- Bake 45 minutes until bubbly.
How to Serve It:
Top with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice.
13. Maple Cinnamon Apple Crisp
Simple yet irresistible — cinnamon and maple are a match made in heaven.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups apples
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup butter
Instructions:
- Mix apples with syrup and cinnamon.
- Combine oats and butter.
- Bake 40 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It:
Top with cinnamon whipped cream.
14. Maple Blueberry Apple Crisp
The blueberries add color and a burst of tart sweetness to the crisp.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups apples
- 1 cup blueberries
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup butter
Instructions:
- Toss fruit with syrup.
- Mix oats and butter.
- Bake 45 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It:
Garnish with lemon zest and extra syrup.
15. Maple Pear Apple Crisp
The mellow pear flavor blends beautifully with maple and apples.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups apples
- 3 cups pears
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup butter
Instructions:
- Combine apples, pears, and syrup.
- Mix oats, flour, and butter.
- Bake 45 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It:
Top with vanilla yogurt and honey drizzle.
16. Maple Toffee Apple Crisp
A rich, sticky twist with bits of toffee that melt into every bite.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups apples
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup toffee bits
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup butter
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Toss apples with syrup and toffee bits.
- Combine oats and butter; sprinkle over apples.
- Bake 40 minutes.
How to Serve It:
Top with caramel drizzle.
17. Maple Chai Pecan Crisp
This warm, spicy version is perfect with a mug of chai latte.
Ingredients:
- 5 cups apples
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ tsp chai spice blend
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup butter
Instructions:
- Mix apples with syrup and spice.
- Combine oats, pecans, and butter.
- Bake 45 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It:
Enjoy with spiced whipped cream.
18. Maple Apple Crisp Bars
All the flavor of apple crisp in a portable, snackable form.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups apples
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Instructions:
- Mix apples with syrup.
- Combine oats, flour, butter, and sugar; press half into pan.
- Add apples and remaining topping.
- Bake 40 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It:
Cut into bars and dust with powdered sugar.
19. Maple Cranberry Pecan Crisp
A colorful and tangy holiday twist on the classic.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups apples
- 1 cup cranberries
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup butter
Instructions:
- Toss fruit with syrup.
- Mix oats, pecans, and butter.
- Bake 45 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It:
Serve with vanilla ice cream and extra syrup drizzle.
20. Maple Cardamom Apple Crisp
A touch of cardamom gives this crisp an exotic, fragrant depth.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups apples
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup butter
Instructions:
- Mix apples with syrup and cardamom.
- Combine oats and butter.
- Bake 40 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It:
Top with whipped cream and a pinch of cardamom.
21. Maple Hazelnut Apple Crisp
Hazelnuts add rich, nutty flavor and a delicious crunch.
Ingredients:
- 5 cups apples
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup chopped hazelnuts
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup butter
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix apples with syrup.
- Combine oats, hazelnuts, and butter; sprinkle on top.
- Bake 45 minutes.
How to Serve It:
Serve with chocolate shavings and whipped cream.
22. Maple Apple Crisp with Vanilla Bean
Vanilla bean adds subtle warmth that enhances the maple flavor beautifully.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups apples
- ½ cup maple syrup
- Seeds from 1 vanilla bean
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup butter
Instructions:
- Mix apples with syrup and vanilla.
- Combine oats, flour, and butter.
- Bake 40 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It:
Top with vanilla ice cream or custard.
23. Campfire Maple Apple Crisp
This outdoor version captures the true spirit of campfire cooking.
Ingredients:
- 5 cups apples
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter
Instructions:
- Mix apples with syrup and sugar.
- Add oat mixture on top.
- Cover skillet loosely with foil.
- Cook over campfire 25–30 minutes until tender and crisp.
How to Serve It:
Scoop into bowls and enjoy under the stars.
Conclusion
These 23 maple apple crisps are cozy, fragrant, and full of that nostalgic campfire flavor. Whether you prefer yours with bourbon, nuts, or berries, each one is a celebration of fall’s best flavors. Save your favorites, share them with friends, and keep the warmth of maple and apples baking all season long.
