Easy Apple Crisp Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tbspunsalted butter
- about 10 medium-sized apples
- ¾ cbrown sugar
- 3 tbspcornstarch
- 2 tspground cinnamon
- ¼ tspkosher salt
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cwater
- 6 tbspunsalted butter
- 1 ½ call-purpose flour
- ½ cbrown sugar
- 2 tspground cinnamon
- ¼ tspkosher salt
Directions
To make the spiced apple filling:
- 1
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat, then add the apples, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice.
- 2
Stir to coat.
- 3
Pour in the water, and continue too cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples have become soft.
- 4
Transfer the filling to a baking dish and top with crumb topping.
- 5
Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes, or until the topping is crisp and slightly browned.
To make the crumb topping:
- 1
Place the butter in a small pot over medium-low heat, until melted.
- 2
Stir in the remaining ingredients with a fork, until combined and crumbly.
Easy Apple Crisp Recipe
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About this Recipe
The Best Easy Apple Crisp Recipe
Craving a classic, comforting dessert that brings back fond memories? Our Easy Apple Crisp Recipe is exactly what you need! This old-fashioned favorite features an abundance of tender, softly spiced apples beneath a golden, crunchy, and irresistibly buttery crumble topping. It's truly the best apple crisp recipe you'll ever make – simple enough for a weeknight treat, yet impressive enough for guests.
What makes this particular apple crisp so special? It's all about the perfect balance. We've mastered a filling that isn't overly sweet, letting the natural flavor of the apples shine through, enhanced by warm cinnamon and a hint of lemon. The star, of course, is the glorious apple crisp topping – a rich blend of flour, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon that bakes up to a delightful crunch, contrasting beautifully with the soft apple filling.
Tips for a Perfect Apple Crisp
- Choose Your Apples Wisely: A mix of tart and sweet apples like Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, or Granny Smith works wonders for depth of flavor.
- Elevate Your Topping: For an extra layer of texture, consider adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to your crumble topping.
- Gluten-Free Variation: Easily transform this into a gluten-free apple crisp by substituting the all-purpose flour in the topping with your favorite 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
- Serving Suggestions: While incredible on its own, this apple crisp shines even brighter with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, a dollop of fresh whipped cream, or a drizzle of warm caramel sauce.
Whether you're new to baking or a seasoned pro, this easy apple crisp will become a staple in your dessert repertoire. Get ready to enjoy the ultimate comfort food!