Apple Crisp is a classic, cozy dessert that combines tender baked apples with a sweet, crumbly topping. It’s perfect for fall or any time you crave a comforting dessert. Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for homemade apple crisp:
Ingredients:
For the Apple Filling:
- 6-8 medium apples (a mix of sweet and tart apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp work best)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (to thicken the filling)
For the Crisp Topping:
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), cold and cut into small cubes
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Apples:
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin slices (about 1/4-inch thick).
- Toss the apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and flour. Toss until the apples are well-coated.
- Transfer the apple mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. Make the Crisp Topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
4. Assemble the Apple Crisp:
- Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
5. Bake:
- Bake the apple crisp in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
6. Serve:
- Allow the apple crisp to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence!
Tips:
- Apple Variety: You can use a mix of tart apples like Granny Smith and sweet apples like Fuji or Gala for a perfect balance of flavor.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the apple filling and the crisp topping separately and refrigerate them. When ready to bake, just assemble and bake as directed.
- Add-ins: For extra flavor, you can add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the topping mixture, or mix in dried cranberries or raisins.
This Apple Crisp is the ultimate fall dessert—warm, sweet, and full of cinnamon-spiced apples with a crunchy, buttery topping. Enjoy!
