Mom's Famous Apple Crisp

Theres really nothing more exciting than knowing that Thanksgiving and Christmas are around the corner and I have an excuse to eat Apple Crisp and Mix for breakfast and dessert every day of the week!
Welcome to my easy cinnamon apple cake recipe. This is a great recipe for cooks of all levels and its perfect for fall baking. The combination of apples and cinnamon reminds me of my moms apple crisp and makes this cake irresistible. Its sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So lets get started!

Why I Love This Recipe
This classic apple crisp has been in the family for years. My mom makes it for all special occasions starting at Thanksgiving and ending sometime in the new year and its easily my favorite holiday dessert. Especially served with a giant scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. The streusel topping is out of this world and its hard to control myself because given the opportunity Id eat nothing but the streusel bits with ice cream.
If you are looking for a fall cake my cinnamon apple cake captures this recipes essence in cake form. But it will come as no surprise to those of you who frequent my website that I consider THIS to be a game changing recipe! Its the apple crisp to end all apple crisps! Youll absolutely love it!
Ingredients
Granny Smith ApplesFuji ApplesGround cinnamonUnsalted butterDark brown sugarOld fashioned oatsAll purpose flourVanilla ice cream to serve
For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below
How to Make Apple Crisp
Step 1 Peel core quarter and slice the apples into ⅓ inch pieces. Pile the apple slices into decorative baking dish about 10 inches in diameter and sprinkle with the cinnamon making sure to evenly layer the top of the apples.
Step 2 In a medium bowl add the flour oats brown sugar and diced butter.
Step 3 Use a pastry cutter or fork to combine the butter brown sugar oats and flour until its crumbly
Step 4 Evenly pile the topping over the apples. Its ready to bake!
How to Store Apple Crisp
If this apple crisp isnt demolished in one sitting you can cover with tin foil and store in the refrigerator.
Tips and Tricks
You can make this the evening before or the morning of the day you plan to serve it. Take it through step 4 and then cover the apples and streusel topping with plastic wrap