Apple Crisp
Apple Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert made with tender spiced apples baked under a buttery, golden oat topping. It's simple, rustic, and perfect for fall or anytime you’re craving a cozy, crowd-pleasing treat—best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling:
- 6 medium apples Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix, peeled and sliced
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
For the Crisp Topping:
- ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the apple filling: In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour. Toss until apples are well coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Make the topping: In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble the crisp: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbling around the edges.
- Serve: Let cool for 10–15 minutes. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- For added crunch, stir chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts) into the topping.
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for depth of flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Easily double the recipe for a crowd and bake in a 9×13-inch dish.