Description
A classic, comforting Apple Crisp featuring tender spiced apples baked under a crunchy oat and brown sugar topping. This easy-to-make dessert combines the natural sweetness of golden delicious apples with warm cinnamon and a buttery crisp, perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Apples
- 6 golden delicious apples, peeled and chopped
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
For the Crisp Topping
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the apple crisp.
- Prepare the spiced apples: In a large bowl, combine the peeled and chopped apples with granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss well until the apples are evenly coated with the spices and sugar.
- Transfer to baking dish: Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish, then evenly transfer the spiced apple mixture into it, spreading it out in a single layer.
- Make the crisp topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the light brown sugar, old fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of kosher salt.
- Incorporate the butter: Add the cold, diced unsalted butter to the dry topping ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the butter into the mixture until it forms coarse crumbs resembling a crunchy oat topping.
- Assemble the crisp: Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the spiced apples in the baking dish, ensuring full coverage for a uniform crispness.
- Bake the crisp: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the apples underneath are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm on its own or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- You can substitute golden delicious apples with other varieties like Granny Smith or Fuji, though the flavor and sweetness will vary.
- Quick oats can be used instead of old fashioned oats but expect a softer topping texture.
- Ensure the butter is cold when mixing to help create a crumbly, crispy topping.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking flour blend.
- Serve apple crisp warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
