Description
Comforting “Apple Crisp” delivers classic American dessert magic with sweet cinnamon-kissed apples nestled under a golden, crumbly oat topping. Warm servings promise pure nostalgia that draws family and friends closer around the table’s delightful centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base:
- 6 medium apples
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional Garnish:
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice apples into uniform thin wedges, ensuring consistent thickness for even baking.
- Toss apple slices with granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl, coating thoroughly to enhance flavor and prevent browning.
- Transfer seasoned apple mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading evenly to create a smooth fruit base.
- Combine flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl, mixing dry ingredients until well integrated.
- Cut cold butter into small cubes and incorporate into dry ingredients, using fingertips to create a crumbly, textured topping with pea-sized butter pieces.
- Sprinkle the crumbly topping generously and uniformly over the prepared apple layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and bake crisp for 45-50 minutes, or until topping turns golden brown and apple filling becomes bubbly and tender.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes, enabling filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle of caramel sauce for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Select firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a perfect balance of sweetness and texture in your crisp.
- Slice apples uniformly to ensure even cooking and a consistent mouthfeel throughout the dessert.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract to the apple mixture for enhanced depth of flavor and aromatic complexity.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free oat flour for the topping.
- Experiment with additional spices like nutmeg or cardamom to personalize the flavor profile and add unexpected warmth.
- Prepare the crisp ahead of time and store in the refrigerator, reheating before serving to maintain its delightful crumbly texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg