Description
This classic apple crisp recipe features a tender, cinnamon-spiced apple filling topped with a buttery, oat-studded crumb topping. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a perfect comforting dessert to enjoy warm, especially when paired with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 5 cups fresh apples, sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon 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 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a deep dish pie plate or a large baking dish with butter or cooking spray and set it aside.
- Prepare apple filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the apples are evenly coated. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the topping: In a separate medium bowl, mix the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture is well coated and crumbly.
- Assemble and bake: Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apple filling in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the apples are soft and the topping is golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Remove the apple crisp from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. It tastes best when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Notes
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples (such as Granny Smith and Gala) for better flavor and texture.
- Ensure the butter is melted but not too hot before mixing it with the dry ingredients to get clumps that bake into a crisp topping.
- This dessert can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
