Description
This Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp combines tender, spiced golden delicious apples with a crumbly oat topping baked to golden perfection. A classic dessert that is simple to prepare and perfect for anytime craving a warm, comforting treat. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Spiced Apples
- 6 golden delicious apples, peeled and chopped
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced into small cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter an 8×8 inch baking dish or spray it with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Make Spiced Apples: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped apples, granulated sugar, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and lemon juice. Stir well to coat all the apple pieces evenly. Transfer this mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Make the Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the light brown sugar, oats, all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of kosher salt. Add the cold diced butter. Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your hands, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs.
- Assemble and Bake: Evenly spread the crumble topping over the spiced apples in the baking dish. Gently pat it down to form an even layer. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apple mixture is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla bean ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- The chopped apples measure about 6-7 cups in volume.
- Oven temperatures vary, so baking time might need adjustment; check for a golden brown topping and bubbly filling.
- To reduce excess juice at the bottom, add a tablespoon of all-purpose flour to the apple mixture before baking.
- Make-ahead: Bake and then refrigerate covered overnight. Reheat at 350°F for approximately 30 minutes until warmed through.
- Assembling ahead without baking has not been extensively tested by the author, but some readers have had success.
- Freezing the crisp is possible according to reader experiences, though not formally tested.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 301
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
