Apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, butter, and oats?

This apple crisp recipe comes from my friend Sue Jackson of Littleton, Massachusetts.

She introduced it to me years ago and it has since become a favorite.

A plate of apple crisp with vanilla ice cream ready to eat

Alison Bickel

It’s as no-fuss as you’ve got the option to get.

Why Is It Called a Crisp?

It’s the crunchy topping that makes the apple crisp “crisp.”

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Make extra for leftovers, and serve a spoonful on top of a bowl of yogurt.

Layer sliced apples in a 9x13-inch (or approximately the same size) baking pan.

Combine the brown sugar, oats, and cinnamon in a bowl.

Homemade Apple Pie on Plate with Fork

Cut in the butter until you have a moist, crumbly mixture.

Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the apples.

Bake at 375F for 45 minutes or until topping looks crunchy and apples are tender.

Apple Cobbler hot from oven

Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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Sliced apples in a glass baking dish for an apple crisp recipe.

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Sliced apples topped with apple crisp topping for the best apple crisp.

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