This skillet apple crisp baked in a cast iron skillet is easy, delicious and the perfect holiday dessert to serve for Thanksgiving or Christmas!
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When the cooler weather starts to set in and the leaves start to fall, nothing screams fall like a delicious apple crisp dessert!
This warm and bubbly cast iron skillet apple crisp is warm, bubbly and delicious served warm topped with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel.
Grab your spoon and cozy up by the fire! If you are looking for other delicious holiday dessert ideas, you will also love these Christmas Cake Popsicles and Snickerdoodles without Cream of Tartar, made with easy pantry ingredients!
For a fun Halloween treat, check out these Halloween Cake Popsicles!
Why this recipe works
- This warm apple crisp is a super easy dessert with a beautiful presentation in the cast iron skillet.
- The preparation time for this delicious fall dessert is less than 10 minutes. Pop it in the oven and you are ready to go for your next holiday party or family dinner.
- Apple crisp, also known as an apple crumble, is made from simple and easy pantry ingredients, nothing fancy needed! And if you are looking for other delicious comfort food this season, be sure to check out this delicious sweet and spicy Bacon Jerky!
Apple crisp ingredients
Apple Crisp Filling
- Granny smith apples
- Light brown sugar
- Granulated white sugar
- Unsalted butter: If you only have salted, omit extra salt.
- Pumpkin pie spice: If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can substitute equal parts, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.
- Lemon juice
- Kosher salt
Apple Crisp Topping
- All-purpose flour
- Old fashioned oats
- Light brown sugar (packed)
- Pecans: Chopped or pieces.
- Kosher salt
- Unsalted butter: If you only have salted, omit extra salt.
How to make this apple crisp recipe
Apple Crisp Filling
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (set rack in center).
- Peel, core and slice apples.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, brown sugar, white sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, lemon juice and melted butter. Mix well.
- Pour apple mixture into cast iron skillet.
Apple Crisp Topping
- In large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, pecan and salt. Mix well.
- Add melted butter. Hand mix until crumbs form.
- Evenly sprinkle apple crisp crumble topping over apples in skillet.
- Bake cast iron skillet apple crisp in oven for approximately 40 to 50 minutes.
- Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce (optional).
FAQ and expert tips
An apple crisp typically includes flour, sugar, butter and variations on oats and nuts. An apple crumble, does not usually includes oats or nuts and is comprised of flour, sugar and butter.
Yes, this apple crisp dessert is very versatile. You can use a round or square baking pan or a oven safe dish of similar size.
I recommend this apple crisp served warm with ice cream. Any leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 48 hours.
Looking for more delicious holiday recipes?
You will love this delicious Gingerbread Martini with a side of Soft Gingerbread Cookies smothered in Cream Cheese Frosting without Butter.
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Cast Iron Skillet Apple Crisp
Equipment
- 9 or 10 inch cast iron skillet or baking dish
Ingredients
Apple Crisp Filling
- 6 granny smith apples
- ¼ cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter if butter is salted, omit extra salt
- 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or equal parts, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Apple Crisp Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temp or melted) if butter is salted, omit extra salt
Instructions
Apple Crisp Filling
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (set rack in center).
- Peel, core and slice apples.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, brown sugar, white sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, lemon juice and melted butter. Mix well.
- Pour apple mixture into cast iron skillet.
Apple Crisp Topping
- In large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, pecan and salt. Mix well.
- Add melted butter. Hand mix until crumbs form.
- Evenly sprinkle apple crisp crumble topping over apples in skillet.
- Bake cast iron skillet apple crisp in oven for approximately 40 to 50 minutes.
- Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce (optional).
Notes
- Leftovers and Storage: Transfer to airtight container or dish. Refrigerate for up to 48 hours. Can reheat and serve.
- Nut Substitutions or Omission: If you are allergic to pecans, you can omit. You can also substitute other nuts such as walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts.
Jennifer
This was a big hit!! Thank you for sharing this with us!
Cassie
It was great! My family loved it!
Cora
This is my go to recipe for apple crisp! I usually half the recipe for my smaller cast iron skillet and it turns out perfect every time.