Homemade Apple Crisp With Ice Cream: Cozy Fall Dessert

There's nothing quite like a Homemade Apple Crisp With Ice Cream to warm your heart on a chilly fall evening. I remember one autumn when my son, Jake, and I picked apples at a local orchard. We came home with a bushel and turned them into this delightful dessert that quickly became a family favorite.

Why You’ll Love It

• It’s super easy to make, even for beginners.
• The combination of warm apples and cold ice cream is heavenly.
• You can use canned apple pie filling for a quick version.

Pure Comfort

This dessert is pure comfort food. The warm, gooey apples topped with a crunchy oat topping is like a warm hug on a plate. Plus, the ice cream melting on top? Absolute bliss.

What You Need

• 2 cans (21 oz each) canned apple pie filling – You can substitute with fresh apples if preferred.
• 1 cup (90 g) quick oats – Old-fashioned oats work too, but the texture will be chewier.
• 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour – Gluten-free flour can be used for a gluten-free option.
• 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar – You can use coconut sugar for a healthier alternative.
• 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar – Adjust to taste, especially if your apples are sweet.
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon – Feel free to add nutmeg for extra warmth.
• 1/4 tsp salt – This enhances the sweetness of the apples.
• 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113 g) unsalted butter – Melted butter works best for the topping.
• to serve vanilla ice cream – Any flavor of ice cream pairs well.

Time to Cook

Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 30 minutes | Total: 45 minutes | Difficulty: Easy | Make-Ahead: Yes, you can prepare the topping in advance and store it in the fridge.

Steps to Make It

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. This ensures your apple crisp bakes evenly and gets that lovely golden color.
2. In a large bowl, combine the canned apple pie filling with cinnamon and salt. Stir until the apples are well coated and set aside while you prepare the topping.
3. In another bowl, mix together the quick oats, flour, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. The mixture should look crumbly and sweet, which is just what you want for that perfect topping.
4. Pour the melted butter into the oat mixture and stir until everything is combined. You should see the oats clumping together, creating a deliciously crunchy texture.
5. Spread the apple mixture evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. The apples should be spread out nicely, filling every corner of the dish.
6. Sprinkle the oat topping generously over the apples. Make sure to cover all the apples for that crunchy goodness.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbly. You’ll know it’s ready when your kitchen smells amazing!
8. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. This gives the juices time to settle and makes it easier to scoop.
9. Serve warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. The contrast of hot and cold is simply irresistible!

Make It Perfect

• For a fun twist, add chopped nuts to the topping for extra crunch.
• If you like it sweeter, drizzle some caramel sauce over the ice cream before serving.
• Make sure to let it cool slightly before serving to avoid burning your tongue!

Mix It Up

• Try adding dried cranberries or raisins to the apple filling for a fruity twist.
• Substitute half of the apples with pears for a delicious mixed fruit crisp.
• For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of ground ginger to the apple mixture.

Perfect Partners

• Serve with whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
• Pair with a cup of hot cider or coffee for a cozy fall evening.

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Conclusion

This Homemade Apple Crisp With Ice Cream is the perfect cozy fall dessert. Whether you’re using canned apples or fresh ones, it’s sure to bring warmth and smiles to your table. So grab a spoon and dig in!

Homemade Apple Crisp With Ice Cream Cozy Fall Dessert

A cozy fall dessert featuring warm, gooey apples topped with a crunchy oat topping and served with vanilla ice cream. This easy-to-make apple crisp combines canned or fresh apples with a sweet, spiced oat mixture for a comforting treat.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Equipment

• Oven
• Mixing Bowl
• 9×13-inch Baking Dish

Ingredients

  

Main

• 2 cans (21 oz each) canned apple pie filling Substitute with fresh apples if preferred
• 1 cup (90 g) quick oats Old-fashioned oats can be used but will be chewier
• 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour Gluten-free flour can be used for gluten-free option
• 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar Coconut sugar can be used for a healthier alternative
• 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar Adjust to taste especially if apples are sweet
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon Optional: add nutmeg for extra warmth
• 1/4 tsp salt Enhances the sweetness of the apples
• 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113 g) unsalted butter Melted butter works best for topping
• to serve vanilla ice cream Any flavor of ice cream pairs well

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F to bake the apple crisp evenly and achieve a golden color.
• In a large bowl, combine canned apple pie filling with cinnamon and salt, stirring until apples are well coated.
• In another bowl, mix quick oats, flour, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until crumbly and sweet.
• Pour melted butter into oat mixture and stir until oats clump together, forming a crunchy texture.
• Spread the apple mixture evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, filling all corners.
• Sprinkle the oat topping generously over the apples, covering completely for crunchiness.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples are bubbly.
• Let it cool a few minutes before serving to allow juices to settle and ease scooping.
• Serve warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for contrast of hot and cold.

Keyword apple crisp, Comfort Food, Fall, oats, Vanilla Ice Cream