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Cinnamon Apple Crisp Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Cinnamon Apple Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert featuring tender baked apples mixed with raisins and a hint of cinnamon, topped with a crunchy oat and brown sugar topping. Perfect for a cozy family gathering or a simple weeknight treat, this recipe combines the natural sweetness of honey and fresh lemon juice to enhance the flavors and create a deliciously balanced dish.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Filling:

  • 6 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1.5 ounces raisins (small box)
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup honey

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup quick oats (check labels for gluten-free)
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar (not packed)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons butter (melted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the apple crisp.
  2. Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine peeled and sliced apples, raisins, ground cinnamon, honey, and fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle cornstarch over the mixture and toss gently until the fruit slices are evenly coated to help thicken the filling during baking.
  3. Bake Filling: Transfer the coated fruit mixture into an ungreased baking dish. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to allow the apples to start softening.
  4. Make Topping: While the apples begin to bake, mix quick oats, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter together in a bowl until well combined.
  5. Add Topping and Bake: Remove the foil from the baking dish, sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the baked fruit, and return the dish to the oven. Bake for about 60 minutes more, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is tender and bubbly.

Notes

  • Use Honeycrisp or Gala apples for best flavor and texture, but other baking apples like Granny Smith can also be used for a tarter taste.
  • Ensure the cornstarch is evenly coating the fruit to thicken the juices as the crisp bakes.
  • For a gluten-free version, verify the quick oats are certified gluten-free.
  • If you prefer a sweeter dessert, drizzle extra honey over the topping before baking.
  • Let the crisp cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to set.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/cinnamon-apple-crisp-recipe/