Description
This Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp is a classic American dessert featuring tender sliced apples baked with a warm cinnamon and nutmeg-spiced sugar coating, topped with a buttery oat crumble. Perfectly golden and bubbling, it’s delicious served warm on its own or with vanilla ice cream for a comforting fall treat.
Ingredients
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Apple Mixture
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Topping
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into small cubes)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Apple Mixture: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, toss the peeled and sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and all-purpose flour until the apples are evenly coated and the mixture is well combined.
- Assemble the Base: Pour the apple mixture into a greased 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly to create a uniform layer, ensuring the apples will cook consistently.
- Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, packed light brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers. Continue until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
- Top the Apples: Evenly sprinkle the oat and butter topping over the prepared apples in the baking dish, covering the fruit completely for a crispy, golden crust once baked.
- Bake the Crisp: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the topping turns golden brown and crispy, and the apples underneath are bubbling and tender.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the apple crisp from the oven and let it cool slightly to set. Serve warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Mixing different apple varieties adds layers of flavor and texture to the crisp.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for a nutty crunch.
- This dessert reheats beautifully in both the oven and microwave for easy leftovers.
