Description
A classic and comforting dessert, Grandma’s Apple Crisp features tender, cinnamon-spiced apples baked under a buttery oat topping. Perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and lemon, this easy-to-make crisp is delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Apple Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the peeled, cored, and sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Toss thoroughly so every slice is evenly coated. Spread this mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Make Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend it into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble the Crisp: Sprinkle the crumbly oat topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish, covering the fruit completely.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling underneath, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving. For an extra special treat, enjoy it warm topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for a tart flavor or Honeycrisp for a sweeter taste.
- Ensure the butter is cold for the best crumbly topping texture.
- Add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans to the topping for extra crunch if desired.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
