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Apple Crisp Recipe

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This classic Apple Crisp recipe features tender, cinnamon-spiced apples baked under a crunchy oat and brown sugar topping. The dessert is served warm, ideally accompanied by vanilla ice cream and homemade caramel sauce for an indulgent treat. It combines simple, wholesome ingredients for a comforting and delightful autumn dessert.

Ingredients

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Crumble Topping

  • 2/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, cut into small pieces

Apple Filling

  • 3–4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 Tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

To Serve

  • Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Homemade Caramel Sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the crisp evenly.
  2. Make the Crumble Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the oats, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and baking powder. Add the cold salted butter cut into small pieces and use a pastry blender or fork to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture becomes crumbly and well mixed. Place this topping in the refrigerator while working on the filling.
  3. Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and slice 3 to 4 Granny Smith apples thinly. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and flour until smooth. Add lemon juice, milk, and vanilla extract, then stir in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour this mixture over the sliced apples and toss well to coat evenly.
  4. Assemble the Crisp: Pour the apple mixture into an 8×8-inch baking dish, spreading it into an even layer. Evenly sprinkle the chilled crumble topping over the apples, covering the surface completely.
  5. Bake the Crisp: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling and set.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the apple crisp to cool for at least 15 minutes to set properly. Serve warm with scoops of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with homemade caramel sauce for an extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Using Granny Smith apples provides a perfect balance of tartness that complements the sweet topping.
  • Make sure to chill the crumble topping before using to help it stay crumbly and crisp after baking.
  • If you don’t have a pastry blender, two forks or your fingertips can be used to cut in the butter.
  • Allowing the crisp to cool slightly helps the filling thicken and makes it easier to serve.
  • This recipe can be doubled to use a larger baking dish for bigger gatherings.

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