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Pioneer Woman Apple Crisp

Pioneer Woman apple crisp is a classic American dessert with tender, bubbling apple filling and a thick golden-brown sugar-oat crumble. Bake it in a single pan until the topping is crisp and the filling bubbles at the edges, then serve warm with whipped cream.
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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: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For apple filling
  • 8 Granny Smith apples Peeled and sliced.
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
For the topping
  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup brown sugar Packed.
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Cold and cubed (2 sticks).
  • 1 whipped cream or ice cream for serving

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prepare and bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a 9x13 baking dish generously.
  2. Toss the apple slices with granulated sugar, flour, and cinnamon, then pour the apples into the baking dish.
  3. In a bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, both sugars, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cut in the cold butter with your hands until the mixture forms large, butter-streaked clumps.
  5. Pour and spread the crumble topping over the apples to cover evenly.
  6. Bake 55-60 minutes at 350°F until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling bubbles at the edges.
  7. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

For the best crumble, keep the butter cold and use large clumps so the topping stays crisp even as the apples bubble. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days; reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended for best texture. For a lighter option, use half whole-wheat flour in the topping while keeping the oats and butter amounts the same.