Description
This Easy Apple Crisp is a comforting and classic dessert featuring tender baked apples topped with a buttery oat crumble. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and sweetened with brown sugar, it’s a warm, satisfying treat ideal for fall or any time you crave a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 6 cups sliced apples
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Crumble Topping
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking dish to ensure the apple crisp doesn’t stick during baking.
- Mix Apple Filling: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon until the apples are evenly coated. Set this mixture aside.
- Prepare Crumble Topping: In another bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold, diced butter using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture becomes crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform layer for consistent baking.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the prepared oat crumble topping evenly over the apples, covering them completely.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the topping turns golden brown and the filling is bubbly, indicating that the apples are tender and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the apple crisp cool slightly to allow the filling to set. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith for the best balance of sweetness and acidity.
- Ensure the butter is cold when cutting into the topping to achieve a crumbly texture.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla extract to the apple filling.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
