Description
This Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp is a warm and comforting dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery oat crumble. Perfect for cozy nights, this classic recipe is simple to prepare and yields a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 6 golden delicious apples, peeled and chopped (or sliced)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1½ tsp lemon juice
Topping
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of kosher salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, diced into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the peeled and chopped apples with granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss everything together until the apples are evenly coated with the mixture. Transfer this filling to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together light brown sugar, old-fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of kosher salt. Add the cold, diced unsalted butter to the mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, blend the butter into the dry ingredients until the topping resembles pea-sized crumbs.
- Assemble & Bake: Evenly spread the oat topping over the apple filling in the baking dish, lightly pressing down so it adheres properly. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the apple mixture is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the apple crisp warm, optionally topped with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the apple mixture before baking.
- You can substitute golden delicious apples with Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a tarter taste.
- To make the topping more textured, add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend.
