Description
This classic Apple Crisp recipe combines tender, cinnamon-spiced apples with a crunchy oat and brown sugar topping, baked to golden perfection. It’s an easy, comforting dessert perfect for showcasing fresh apples, served warm with optional vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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For the Apple Filling
- 6 cups apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Crisp Topping
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure the crisp won’t stick during baking.
- Prepare the Apple Mixture: In a large bowl, gently toss the peeled and sliced apples with granulated sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until evenly coated. This mixture will impart flavor and prevent the apples from browning.
- Arrange Apples in Dish: Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, creating the base layer for your crisp.
- Make the Topping Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Incorporate Butter: Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the cold, diced butter into the dry mixture until it achieves a crumbly texture. This will create the crisp, buttery topping.
- Add Topping on Apples: Evenly sprinkle the crumbly topping over the apple layer in the baking dish, covering it thoroughly.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the apples are bubbling underneath, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and allow the crisp to cool for at least 15 minutes. This helps the juices thicken and makes serving easier.
- Serve: Serve the apple crisp warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or drizzled with caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Choose tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for better flavor and texture contrast.
- Store leftover apple crisp covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat before serving.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking mix.
- You can add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans to the topping for added crunch.
- Adjust the sugar quantity based on the sweetness of your apples and personal preference.
