This Easy Apple Crisp is the ideal dessert when you want the comforting flavors of apple pie without fussing with a crust. Quick to prepare, its topping is full of pecans, oats, and buttery richness. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel for a cozy treat on a crisp fall day.

I’m ready for fall. After a long, hot season and months of unusual routines, I wanted the cool air, the smell of baking spices, and the simple comforts of the season. I picked up a bag of Granny Smith apples at the store and set out to make my kitchen smell like autumn with this easy apple crisp.

I didn’t want to spend hours making a dessert, so I skipped a homemade pie crust and chose this straightforward crisp instead. It’s simple, comforting, and captures everything I love about fall baking.