Description
A classic and comforting apple crisp recipe featuring a tender cinnamon-spiced apple filling topped with a buttery oat and brown sugar crumble. Perfectly baked until golden and served warm, this easy dessert pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a deep dish pie plate or large baking dish with butter or cooking spray and set aside to prepare for baking.
- Prepare the apple filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Toss everything well until the apples are evenly coated with the mixture, then pour the filling into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the 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 crumbly and well coated with butter.
- Assemble the crisp: Evenly sprinkle the crumbly topping over the apple filling in the baking dish, making sure to cover all the apples.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 60 minutes until the apples are soft and the topping turns golden brown. If the topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil and continue baking until the apples are tender.
- Cool and serve: Remove the crisp from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Slice apples evenly to ensure uniform cooking; about 1/2 inch thickness is ideal. Using an apple slicer can speed up the preparation process.
- If the topping starts to brown before the apples are cooked through, cover with aluminum foil loosely to prevent burning while baking continues.
- For added texture and flavor, chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts can be mixed into the topping, but omit if nut allergies are a concern.
- This apple crisp is delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
