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Top-down view of the golden-brown apple crisp fresh out of the oven, cooling on a wire rack with bubbling edges and a crispy oat topping.

Apple Crisp For A Crowd

Apple Crisp for a Crowd is a warm, comforting dessert packed with tender cinnamon-spiced apples beneath a buttery, golden oat topping. Perfect for large gatherings, this easy-to-make dish delivers a delightful mix of sweet and tart flavors everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 370 kcal

Equipment

  • 3-quart baking dish
  • Peeler and knife for slicing apples
  • Pastry blender or two forks
  • Large mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • ¾ cup  light brown sugar
  • 10 large apples
  • 3 tsp cinnamon

Topping

  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter,
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • ¼ cup flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Peel and slice the apples into 1/8-inch thick pieces.
    Top-down view of a cutting board with peeled apples being sliced into 1/8-inch thick pieces using a sharp knife, surrounded by apple slices.
  • In a large bowl, toss half of the apple slices with 6 tablespoons of brown sugar and 1 ½ teaspoons of cinnamon until evenly coated.
    Top-down view of a large bowl with apple slices being tossed in brown sugar and cinnamon, mixed with a wooden spoon.
  • Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining apples, cinnamon, and sugar.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the topping ingredients using a pastry blender or two forks, mixing until small chunks form.
    Top-down view of the oat topping ingredients – oats, brown sugar, butter, and flour – being mixed with a pastry blender in a bowl until small chunks form.
  • Spread the oat topping over the apples, making sure to cover them completely.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, then allow to cool slightly before serving.
    Top-down view of the golden-brown apple crisp fresh out of the oven, cooling on a wire rack with bubbling edges and a crispy oat topping.

Notes

  • Use a mix of sweet and tart apples (like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp) for more balanced flavor.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg to the topping for a warm, spiced aroma.