Description
This classic Cinnamon Apple Crisp is a comforting dessert featuring tender, spiced apple slices topped with a buttery oat and flour crumble. Baked until golden brown and bubbling, it’s perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a cozy treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling
- 6 cups sliced apples (about 6-7 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature while you prepare the apple crisp.
- Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick slices to create the juicy base of your crisp.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss everything well to evenly coat the apples with the spices and sugars.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the apple mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Make Topping: In a medium bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add the cold, cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to incorporate it until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Stir in the chopped nuts if using.
- Assemble Crisp: Evenly sprinkle the topping mixture over the apple filling in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges. If the topping browns too quickly, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve: Let the apple crisp cool for 15-20 minutes to set. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful dessert.
Notes
- Use a tart apple variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for balanced flavor and texture.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or walnuts from the topping.
- If you prefer a crispier topping, increase the oats slightly or bake uncovered towards the end.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
