Description
This classic apple crisp recipe combines tender, cinnamon-spiced apples with a buttery, crumbly oat topping baked to golden perfection. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and texture, it’s an easy and comforting dessert that can be enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 5 cups fresh apples, sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup old fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a deep dish pie plate or large baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Prepare the apple filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly to coat all apple slices evenly. Transfer this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the crisp topping: In a separate medium bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture is well coated and crumbly.
- Assemble the apple crisp: Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish, covering the fruit completely.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and serve: Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving. It is best enjoyed warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
- Slice your apples evenly for uniform baking. Use a slicer for quick prep and slice each apple to about 1/2 inch thickness or chop into uniform chunks.
- To prevent the topping from over-browning before the apples are cooked through, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil and continue baking.
- Optional: Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra crunch, but avoid if there are nut allergies.
- Serving suggestion: This apple crisp is fantastic served warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra decadence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
