Description
This Easy Apple Crisp is the definition of cozy dessert recipes. It features tender, warmly-spiced apples baked under a crunchy, buttery, brown sugar and oat topping. The ultimate warm comfort food sweet for fall and winter.
Ingredients
[For the Filling]
6 large tart apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
[For the Topping]
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for extra spice)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat.
3. Pour the apple mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread in an even layer.
4. In a separate medium bowl, combine the topping ingredients: rolled oats, 1 cup of flour, brown sugar, salt, and optional extra cinnamon.
5. Add the cold, cubed butter to the topping mixture. Use a pastry blender, two forks, or your fingertips to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apple filling.
7. Place the baking dish on a baking sheet (to catch drips) and bake for 40-50 minutes.
8. The crisp is done when the topping is deep golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling vigorously around the edges.
9. Let the crisp cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve warm.
Notes
Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. Softer apples like Red Delicious will become mushy.
It is essential to use COLD butter for the topping. This creates a crisp, not soggy, texture.
Serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is highly recommended.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg