Last Updated on April 3, 2026 by Lisa Keys
Easy apple crisp slices.
The hiss of an aerosol whipped cream can started it all. You know the sound-shirrrrrrrrg. Instantly, a flood of memories rushes in.
I transport to the days when the kids' laughter filled the room as they sprayed sweet, pillowy cream directly into their mouths. William always took it a step further, perfectly channeling John Belushi's famous Animal House cafeteria scene. We all had to duck for cover. I truly miss that goofball.
But where was that shirrrrrrrg coming from? I haven't bought whipped cream in a can in years.
Suddenly, I spotted my husband and daughter in the kitchen, filling their mouths just like the old days. They were absolutely delighted. I couldn't stop laughing. Bill had actually smuggled a can into the house without me knowing!
Those kitchen antics reminded me of a recipe contest years ago, where I represented Connecticut for a major aerosol whipped cream brand. My recipe for baked apple slices was a winner and I received a commemorative set of recipe cards featuring every state champion.
Tugging those cards out of storage, I was delighted to find some of my dearest "contesting" friends among the winners. We have all come a long way since then, and I feel truly humbled to share this space with them-and to share my own recipe for easy apple crisp slices.
Moving forward and creating new memories, I took Annabelle to Barnard's Orchard to pick up fresh apples. This 74-acre gem of preserved land has remained in the Barnard family for four generations. Best of all, they are open all year long.
Annabelle loved her first farm visit with Kiki and I was delighted to discover some of my favorite heirloom apple varieties. I'll likely have her cooking before she can even eat solid food, let alone stand at the counter! For now, she watches me in action, soaking in the kitchen aromas that create the most lasting food memories.
Let's bake some apples and create new, warm memories. I love using Staymans for this; they are crisp, juicy, spicy, and tart. Best of all, they bake up perfectly tender while holding their beautiful shape. Whether you are cooking for two or a whole crowd, this seasonally delicious apple crisp dessert recipe remains incredibly easy to prepare.
Apple Crisp Slices
Ingredients
- 2 baking apples, peeled, cored and each sliced into 4 rings
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 6 Stauffer's Apple Pie Snaps* cookies
- ¼ cup pecan halves
- 2 teaspoons turbinado or demera sugar
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Heat oven 450F. Line a rimmed baking sheet, just large enough to hold the 8 apple rings in a single layer, with heavy-duty foil. Brush foil with a little of melted butter.
- Place cookies and pecans in food processor; pulse until mixture is just crushed.
- Place cookie mixture on a flat plate.
- Brush apple slices all over with melted butter and then press each side into cookie mixture to coat. Place apples in prepared pan.
- Mix any remaining butter with any remaining crumbs and sprinkle over apples.
- Top apples evenly with sugar.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until apples are tender. Watch carefully to make sure crumbs don't burn during the last few minutes.
- Serve with your favorite whipped cream.
Kim says
Lisa, I love this idea! I make many a pan of apple crisp in the fall. I think this would be a good way to enforce some portion control!
Lisa says
Portion control and a lot less sugar, butter and fuss. I think some oats added to the crumble would be good, too. Oats makes it healthy, right?
Lou Matino says
Cool to see familiar names when you dug up those old recipes!
Lisa says
These ladies have turned out to be some of my dearest friends.
patcook1 says
What a surprise! Seeing my recipe card pop up there. I have those, as well, Lisa, and will have to dig yours out and try one of these fine days. That was my first Grand Prize winner so early on in my contesting and Paul & I were both shocked. Thanks for posting.
Lisa says
You are right in the front Ms Grand Prize winner, but I had no idea that great recipe was your first. Glad I brought that memory back to you as that sure is one never to forget. <3 You are the best of the best!
patcook1 says
You are sweet, Lisa. <3
Ronna F says
Lovely memories, Lisa. I've been eating a lot of apples so I'll have to try this recipe soon!
Lisa says
I think you inspired me to go to the apple farm after seeing how much fun you were having with your grandchildren
Caroline says
Lucky, Annabelle! What love in that kitchen.
Lisa says
one day we will get all the cousins together to bake up something good
Mary Hawkes says
I remember that contest too! I'll have to see if I can find those cards. And your Apple recipe sounds soooo good!
Lisa says
It's been a lot of years. Remember doing the Cooking Light contest in Hershey, PA? That was a fun one