Apple Crisp Recipe

Apple Crisp Recipe

8 servings
Apple crisp is a comforting dessert featuring tender, spiced apples and a buttery, crunchy topping. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, it’s ready in just over an hour.

Ingredients

  • granny smith apples

    peeled, cored and sliced into ⅛ inch thick slices then cut the slices in half

    10 c
  • light brown sugar

    tightly packed

    ½ c
  • all-purpose flour
    ⅓ c
  • granulated sugar
    ¼ c
  • ground cinnamon
    2 tsp
  • ground nutmeg
    ½ tsp
  • vanilla extract
    1 tsp
  • quick cooking oats
    1 ⅓ c
  • all-purpose flour
    1 ⅓ c
  • light brown sugar

    tightly packed

    1 c
  • ground cinnamon
    1 ½ tsp
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • baking powder
    ½ tsp
  • unsalted butter

    melted

    ¾ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick baker’s spray. Set aside.

  2. 2

    To a large mixing bowl, combine apple slices, sugars, flour, spices, and vanilla. Spread into baking dish.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, mix oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Add melted butter and stir until combined.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle crisp topping over apples. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.

  5. 5

    Let the apple crisp cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Apple Crisp Recipe

Apple Crisp Recipe

65 min8 servings540 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a dessert that delivers comforting warmth with every bite? This Apple Crisp Recipe offers tender, spiced apples beneath a perfectly buttery, crunchy topping, making it an easy and delicious treat for any occasion. What makes this apple crisp truly special is the thoughtful combination of ingredients. The use of crisp Granny Smith apples ensures a delightful tart counterpoint to the sweetness, while the quick cooking oats in the topping contribute to that irresistible, signature crunch that defines a great apple crisp. Prepare for a dessert experience that is both simple and deeply satisfying. You'll enjoy slices of tart Granny Smith apples, cooked until beautifully tender and infused with warm spices like ground cinnamon and nutmeg. Each forkful brings a harmonious blend of soft, sweet-tart fruit and a remarkably crisp, golden-brown topping, rich with brown sugar and melted butter. This comforting dish promises a delightful contrast in textures and flavors, making it a beloved classic. While Granny Smith apples are specified for their ideal balance of tartness and texture, you could experiment with a mix of apples, though the crispness of Granny Smiths is key for that classic tart profile. If you're looking to enhance the spice, consider adding a pinch of ground ginger to the apple filling alongside the cinnamon and nutmeg for an extra layer of warmth, though the recipe as written is perfectly balanced. This apple crisp is an ideal dessert for family gatherings, holiday meals, or simply as a comforting end to a weeknight dinner. Serve it warm on its own, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra layer of indulgence.

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