Apple Crisp Recipe
This classic Apple Crisp recipe features tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a crunchy, buttery oat topping. It’s a comforting dessert perfect for any time of year, especially during fall. Simple to prepare and baked to golden perfection, this dish serves 8 and pairs beautifully with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Apple Filling
- 6 medium apples, chopped into bite-size pieces
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Crisp Topping
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (large flake oats)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375℉ and prepare a 9×9 inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Apples: Chop the apples into bite-sized pieces. Using an apple slicer to create wedges first can make this easier before cutting into smaller chunks.
- Mix Apple Filling: In a large bowl, toss the chopped apples with ½ cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the apples are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Prepare Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup flour, ½ cup rolled oats, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Break up any clumps in the brown sugar for an even topping.
- Add Butter to Topping: Melt ½ cup salted butter in the microwave for 10-20 seconds, then pour it over the oat mixture. Stir well until the mixture is crumbly and evenly moistened.
- Assemble Crisp: Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish. Evenly spread the oat topping over the apples using your hands to cover them as best as possible.
- Bake the Crisp: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the apple crisp to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use firm apples such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for best texture.
- Adjust sugar quantity depending on tartness of apples and your desired sweetness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- Optional toppings include vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Keywords: apple crisp, apple dessert, baked apple, oat topping, cinnamon apple dessert, fall dessert
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