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Apple Crisp

Apple crisp represents the epitome of home-style comfort food. Its warm, cinnamon-spiced apple base topped with a golden, crunchy layer is not only a crowd-pleaser but also a heartwarming treat perfect for any season.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish

Ingredients

Topping

  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup Light-brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/3 cup Unsalted butter diced into small cubes

Apple filling

  • 2 lbs Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and sliced thin (about 1/8-inch)
  • 3 Tbsp Unsalted butter melted
  • 2 Tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp Water
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Light-brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and position oven rack one level below the center. Butter an 8 by 8 inch baking dish (or small casserole dish with a similar size), set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl whisk together 1/2 cup flour, the oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar, the baking powder, 1/4 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp salt for 30 seconds.
  • Add diced butter and using clean fingertips, rub butter into dry mixture until it comes together into small crumbles. Transfer to refrigerator to chill while preparing filling.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and flour until well blended, then mix in water, lemon juice and vanilla. Stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and pinch of salt.
  • Place apples in a large bowl then pour butter mixture over apples and toss to evenly coat, then pour apple mixture into prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  • Remove topping from refrigerator and sprinkle into crumbles evenly over top of apples.
  • Bake in preheated oven until top is golden brown and apples are tender when pierced with a toothpick, about 35 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and salted caramel sauce if desired.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave for best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g