Description
A classic Apple Crisp recipe featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery oat and brown sugar crumble. Baked to golden perfection, this comforting dessert is perfect to enjoy warm on its own or with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Apple Mixture
- 6 golden delicious apples, peeled and chopped
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) ensuring it reaches the proper temperature before baking.
- Prepare the spiced apples: In a large bowl, toss the peeled and chopped apples with granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice until the apples are evenly coated and flavorful.
- Transfer apples to baking dish: Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish lightly and spread the spiced apple mixture evenly inside.
- Make the crisp topping: In a separate bowl, combine the light brown sugar, oats, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of kosher salt.
- Incorporate the butter: Add the cold, diced butter to the dry topping mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the butter in until the mixture resembles coarse, crumbly pieces.
- Assemble the crisp: Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the apple mixture in the baking dish, covering all the fruit.
- Bake the crisp: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve and enjoy: Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving. It is delicious on its own or topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use any apple variety you prefer, but firmer apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp also work well.
- Quick oats can substitute old fashioned oats but may alter the texture slightly.
- Let the crisp cool for 10 minutes before serving to allow juices to settle.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla extract to the apple mixture.
- This dessert can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
