Easy Apple Berry Crisp Recipe with Oat Crumble

Our easy apple berry crisp recipe combines fresh apples and juicy mixed berries with a buttery oat crumble topping for a warm, cozy dessert that’s perfect for fall. If you’re looking for easy fall dessert recipes, this apple and berry dessert is a simple sweet treat that comes together quickly and doesn’t require making a pie crust.

An apple berry dessert to love

Who is ready for some fall baking? We always are! We were excited to grab lots of apples since they are now in season and, of course, we had to make something sweet with them. This apple berry crisp with oats is such a warm, fruity recipe to try.

The combination of tender apples, sweet-tart berries, cinnamon, and a crispy brown sugar oat topping makes this apple berry crisp recipe one you’ll want to make all season long. And when you add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top? Even better!

We got the idea to make this berry and apple dessert from thinking of Dutch apple pie. We don’t have any pie crust readily available (gluten-free struggles), so we thought that making more of a cobbler-style dessert would work out. Adding mixed berries and a crumble topping is truly the icing on the cake – I mean, the crumble top on the crisp!

One of the things we love about an apple crisp is that you get all of the delicious flavors of an apple pie without having to make or roll out a pie crust. The fruit becomes soft and bubbly while the oat topping gets golden and crispy in the oven.

The berries also add something special to this dessert. Their bright, slightly tart flavor pairs beautifully with sweet apples and warm cinnamon, creating a mixed berry apple crisp that is both warm and fruity.

If you love a crumble-topped dessert, try our easy stone fruit crumble recipe, too!

Here’s why you’ll love this berry fruit crisp

There are plenty of reasons to add this simple fruit dessert to your fall baking list:

• Easy to make: There is no pie crust to prepare, and the filling comes together right in the baking dish.
• Perfect for fall: Fresh apples and warm cinnamon make this a cozy seasonal dessert.
• Sweet and fruity: Mixed berries add a delicious contrast to the apples.
• Crispy oat topping: Brown sugar, oats, flour, and butter create a buttery, crumbly topping.
• Easy to customize: You can use different apples or a combination of your favorite berries.
• Great with ice cream: A warm serving topped with vanilla ice cream is hard to beat.

Easy apple berry crisp recipe

This dessert is almost like an apple berry pie but without the pie crust. It’s all filling with a little bit of oat topping to achieve the crispy, crumbly texture that we love!

Ingredients you will need to make this berry apple crisp:

The ingredients in this recipe are pretty simple. You probably have most of them already in your pantry and should only have to pick up a few things. If you are into fall desserts with apples, you can also make these apple cinnamon oatmeal bars.

This is also a great recipe to keep in mind when you have extra apples that need to be used. Instead of making a traditional apple pie, turn them into a warm apple crisp with berries that requires very little prep. Try our apple and berry crisp dessert recipe below.

• Apples (we prefer sweeter apples, like Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, etc)
• Mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
• Sugar
• Cinnamon
• Oats (I use gluten-free)
• Flour (also gluten-free 1:1 blend)
• Brown sugar
• Butter
• Vanilla ice cream (optional, but not really)

Other equipment needed:

• Baking pan – this can be any 8″ or 9″ dish
• Medium mixing bowl

Start by making the apple berry filling

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. In a baking dish, combine sliced apples, mixed berries, sugar, and cinnamon, and mix well. You can use an 8- or 9-inch baking pan, a 9” pie dish, or even a skillet, as long as it is oven-safe. We used a standard 9″ pie dish; it is the perfect size to hold this recipe.

Note: I went ahead and cut the larger strawberries and other big fruit pieces in half. If you end up with lots of large pieces of fruit in your frozen berry bag, you should do the same before mixing.

Prep the apple crisp oat topping

In a medium mixing bowl, make the apple crisp topping. Add the oats, flour, and brown sugar and stir to combine. When the dry mixture is well mixed, pour in the melted butter and stir just until the mixture is nice and crumbly. Feel free to add a dash of spices – like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom- according to your preferences.

Do not over-stir; this can cause the mixture to get pasty, and you will not get the crispy topping you deserve.

Evenly pour the crumble top mixture over the top of the apples and berries, making sure it covers the top of the whole dessert. Spread the oat topping around to cover any apples or berries that are exposed.

Bake this easy apple berry crisp dessert for 30-40 minutes, or until the apples are bubbling and the top is nice, golden brown, and crispy.

Serve this dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Remove the dessert from the oven and allow a few minutes for the apple berry dessert to cool. Scoop the dessert into bowls and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. The ingredients list above says that vanilla ice cream is optional, but I mean, is it really? We don’t think so!

The contrast between the warm apple and berry filling, crunchy oat topping, and cold, creamy vanilla ice cream is what makes this easy berry crisp recipe such a satisfying fall dessert.

Tips for Making the Best Apple Berry Crisp

A few simple tips can help you get that delicious combination of soft, bubbling fruit and a golden, crispy topping:

Cut the apples thinly – Thinly sliced apples cook more evenly and become tender in the time it takes for the topping to brown.

Don’t overmix the topping – You want the oat mixture to remain crumbly. Overmixing can make it too soft or pasty.

Cover the fruit completely – Spread the crumble topping evenly across the dish so you get a crispy topping in every bite.

Let it cool briefly before serving – The fruit filling will be extremely hot when it comes out of the oven. Giving the crisp a few minutes to cool also allows the filling to thicken slightly.

Serve it warm – This dessert is at its best when served warm from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Some frequently asked questions…

What is the difference between apple crisp and apple crumble? Both desserts feature baked fruit with a crumbly topping, and the terms are often used interchangeably. A crisp traditionally includes oats in the topping, which helps give it its characteristic crispy texture. This recipe uses oats, making it an apple crisp with oat topping.

Can I use fresh berries instead of frozen berries? Yes. Fresh berries can be used in place of frozen mixed berries. If you’re using larger strawberries, cut them into smaller pieces so they cook more evenly with the apples.

How do you store leftover apple berry crisp? Allow the crisp to cool, then cover it and refrigerate leftovers. Reheat individual servings in the microwave or warm the entire dish in the oven until heated through.

Can I make this apple berry crisp ahead of time? You can prepare the fruit and crumble topping ahead of time and keep them refrigerated until you’re ready to bake. For the crispiest topping, bake the crisp shortly before serving.

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Enjoy this berry and apple dessert

This is such a great dessert for when you want to have a little taste of fruit pie without dealing with crust prep. If you tried this easy apple crisp with oats and you love it, please share it with friends and family! Have a lovely fall season.

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