Description
This Best Apple Crisp recipe features tender, cinnamon-spiced apples baked under a buttery, crunchy oat topping. It’s a classic, comforting dessert that’s easy to prepare and perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. The combination of tart apples and sweet, crumbly topping makes this a crowd-pleaser ideal for fall and year-round.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 5 cups fresh apples, sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp 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 tsp salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a deep dish pie plate or large baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Mix the apple filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced fresh apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir until all the apple slices are evenly coated with the mixture. Transfer this mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Prepare the topping: In a separate medium bowl, mix together the flour, old fashioned oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon until evenly blended. Pour the melted butter into this dry mix and stir until the mixture becomes crumbly and well coated.
- Assemble and bake: Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the coated apples in the baking dish. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 60 minutes until the fruit is tender and the topping turns a golden brown color.
- Cool and serve: Remove the apple crisp from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm, ideally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- Slice your apples evenly for uniform baking. Using an apple slicer followed by slicing to approximately 1/2 inch thickness ensures even cooking.
- To prevent the topping from over-browning before the apples are fully cooked, loosely cover the crisp with aluminum foil and continue baking.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra texture and flavor, unless nut allergies are a concern.
- This dessert pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
