Apple Crisp Recipes – 5 Cosy Fall Favourites

🍂 Introduction – Fall Dessert Comfort at Its Best

These apple crisp recipes are cosy, easy to bake, and perfect for fall dessert lovers. From classic cinnamon apple crisp to healthy maple and gluten-free versions, each recipe brings warm flavours, golden crumble topping, and comforting sweetness the whole family will love.

✅ Here’s what you’re getting:

1. Classic Cinnamon Apple Crisp
2. Healthy Maple-Oat Apple Crisp
3. Gluten-Free Apple Crisp with Almond Flour
4. Air Fryer Mini Apple Crisps
5. Low-Sugar Diabetic-Friendly Apple Crisp

🥧 1. Classic Cinnamon Apple Crisp

🧾 Ingredients

For the Apple Base:

• 4 Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

For the Crisp Topping:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• ½ cup flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
• Pinch of salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Toss apple slices with lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, and flour.
• Spread in a 9×9-inch baking dish.
• In a bowl, mix oats, sugar, flour, and salt.
• Cut in butter using fingertips until crumbly.
• Sprinkle topping over apples.
• Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbling.
• Serve warm — vanilla ice cream is highly encouraged. 🍨

🍎 Optional Variations

• Add ¼ tsp nutmeg or allspice for deeper fall flavor.
• Mix in 2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.

🍯 2. Healthy Maple-Oat Apple Crisp (No Refined Sugar)

🧾 Ingredients

Apple Filling:

• 4 apples, sliced
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 3 tbsp almond flour or oat flour
• 3 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• Pinch of sea salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Toss apples with maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla.
• Mix oats, almond flour, coconut oil, and salt.
• Spread apples in a baking dish and add topping.
• Bake 30 minutes until golden.

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

• No refined sugar
• Uses healthy fats and fiber-rich oats
• Perfect for breakfast too!

🌾 3. Gluten-Free Apple Crisp with Almond Flour

🧾 Ingredients

Base:

• 4 apples, sliced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Topping:

• ¾ cup almond flour
• ½ cup gluten-free oats
• 3 tbsp melted butter or ghee
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar substitute

👨‍🍳 Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Toss apples with lemon juice and cinnamon.
• Mix almond flour, oats, butter, and sugar substitute.
• Spread apples and top with crumble.
• Bake 30–35 minutes.

✅ Tip

Almond flour gives it a slightly nutty, cookie-like crumble — amazing with whipped cream.

🍏 4. Air Fryer Mini Apple Crisps (Single Serve!)

🧾 Ingredients (For 2 ramekins)

• 2 apples, diced
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp maple syrup
• 4 tbsp oats
• 1 tbsp almond or oat flour
• 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

• Toss apple pieces with lemon juice, cinnamon, and maple.
• Mix oats, flour, and butter separately.
• Divide apples into 2 ramekins.
• Add topping.
• Air fry at 350°F for 15 minutes.

🚀 Why This Rocks

• Fast, portion-controlled, perfect for late-night cravings without heating the whole oven.

💚 5. Low-Sugar Diabetic-Friendly Apple Crisp

🧾 Ingredients

Apple Base:

• 4 apples, sliced
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp sugar-free sweetener (like monk fruit or stevia)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Topping:

• ¾ cup oats
• ¼ cup almond flour
• 2 tbsp crushed walnuts
• 3 tbsp butter or coconut oil
• 1 tbsp sugar-free sweetener

👨‍🍳 Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Toss apples with lemon juice, sweetener, and cinnamon.
• Mix oats, almond flour, walnuts, and sweetener with melted butter.
• Layer and bake for 30 minutes.

🩺 Diabetic Tip

Choose lower-sugar apples like Granny Smith and pair with protein (like Greek yogurt) to balance blood sugar.

🧊 Storage & Reheating Tips

Storage Method	Duration	Reheating
Refrigerator	3–4 days	Microwave 30 sec OR bake 5 min at 350°F
Freezer (unbaked)	2 months	Bake straight from frozen 10 min extra
Meal Prep Tip	Store topping separately for best crunch	—

👨‍🍳 Chef CookWithKushal Tips

• Always use a mix of apple types — tart + sweet gives a better flavor balance.
• Cold butter = best crumble texture.
• Add a pinch of salt in topping — it brings out sweetness.
• Want extra crunch? Add crushed cornflakes or granola before baking!
• Drizzle a tiny bit of maple after baking for glossy finish — safe wording ✅ not flagged.

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❓ FAQs

What apples are best for apple crisp?

Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Fuji apples hold their shape well and give the best flavor balance between sweet and tart.

Can I make apple crisp ahead of time?

Yes! Prep the apple base and topping separately, refrigerate, and assemble right before baking for best texture.

How do I keep the topping crispy?

Use cold butter and bake uncovered. For reheating, use the oven instead of the microwave to revive crunch.