Juicy apples, Biscoff biscuits, and butter is all you need to make this delicious 3-ingredient apple crisp. Apple crumble is a family favorite dessert and this super quick and easy recipe is my go-to on busy days.
- Quick and easy recipe: With 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of hands-on prep time only, this apple crumble makes a great dessert for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
- Versatile crisp: You can customize this crumble with different types of seasonal fruit, cookies, and toppings. A great base recipe to get creative with.
Ingredients
- 250 g Biscoff cookies 1 packet
- 6 tbsp butter unsalted, melted
- 4 apples medium-sized, peeled and diced
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tsp powdered sugar optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
- Crumble the Biscoff cookies in a ziplock bag by using a rolling pin or your hand to break them up into chunks without any mess. Alternatively, you can use a food processor and pulse them briefly. You don't want the crumbs to be too fine.
- Combine the Biscoff cookie crumbs with the melted butter in a small bowl.6 tbsp butter
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into 1/2-inch pieces.4 apples
- Layer the apple pieces in an 8×6 inch baking dish and sprinkle the biscuit topping evenly over them.
- Add the ground cinnamon if you're using it. Stir to combine.
- Pour the water over the apples and add the cookie mixture on top (Note 1).1/3 cup water
- Cover it with baking paper or tinfoil and bake for 40 minutes or until the apples are soft
- Let the apple crisp sit for at least 5 minutes before serving to set and to cool down slightly.
- Add some powdered sugar before serving (optional).1 tsp powdered sugar
Ingredients and substitutions
- Apples: I recommend using a variety of apples that hold their shape well when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji.
- Biscoff cookies: I use original Lotus Biscoff biscuits but other spiced cookies such as ginger snaps, German gingerbread, or spekuloos are delicious as well. Or simply use plain vanilla cookies.
- Butter: Unsalted butter is best but you can also use lightly salted butter.
Variations
- Spice it up: Add 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, pumpkin spice, or my Christmas spice mix to the apple mixture to spice it up even more.
- Oat crisp: Replace the Biscoff biscuits with your favorite oat based granola for a heartier texture.
How to make cookie apple crisp
Step 1: Crumble the cookies in a ziplock bag using a rolling pin.
Step 2: Combine cookie crumbs with melted butter.
Step 3: Add apple pieces to a baking dish. Add the water.
Step 4: Add the cookie mixture on top, cover it with baking paper, and bake it in a preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Serve the Biscoff apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of German whipped cream or mascarpone cream, homemade Greek yogurt or a drizzle of caramel sauce. Or serve it with some vanilla custard or a drizzle of honey.
