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Ina Garten Apple Crisp

Ina Garten apple crisp is a classic American dessert with a thick, golden oat-and-butter crumble and tender, bubbling cinnamon apples. Bake it until the top is deeply browned for that crisp, clumpy texture and soft fruit filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

apple filling
  • 5 lb Macintosh or Braeburn apples Peel and thickly slice.
  • 1 tsp orange zest Grated.
  • 1 tsp lemon zest Grated.
  • 2 tbsp orange juice Fresh.
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice Fresh.
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
generous crumble topping
  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar Packed.
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 0.5 lb unsalted butter Cold, diced (2 sticks).

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 oven

Method
 

Preheat and fill the baking dish
  1. Preheat the oven to 350F while you prepare the apples.
  2. Toss the sliced apples with orange zest, lemon zest, orange juice, lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then spread them in a 14x9x2 inch baking dish.
Make the oat-and-butter crumble
  1. Combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, kosher salt, and old-fashioned oats in a bowl, then add the cold diced butter.
  2. Work the mixture with your fingers until it forms pea-sized clumps.
Bake and serve
  1. Scatter the crumble topping over the apples, covering every inch generously.
  2. Bake for 55-60 minutes at 350F until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbling.
  3. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Pro tip: Use thickly sliced apples so they stay tender but still visible under the crisp topping. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days; rewarm in a 350F oven until hot through. Freezing is not recommended for best crumble texture. For a dairy-light option, use plant-based butter in the crumble.