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Apple Crisp

Irresistibly Easy Apple Crisp for Cozy Autumn Nights

Discover the joy of a classic Apple Crisp that's easy to make and a true crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Apple Filling
  • 6-8 medium Apples Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji work best.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness to the apple filling.
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar Packed, enhances flavor depth with a hint of caramel.
  • 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour Acts as a thickening agent for the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth and spice to the mixture.
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Provides aromatic flavor; use more if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens the filling and prevents browning of apples.
Crisp Topping
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Very cold, adds richness.
  • ½ cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats Contributes texture and chewiness to the topping.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Binds the topping ingredients together.
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the topping.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Infuses the topping with an inviting flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and enhances all flavors.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Peel, core, and slice apples into thick pieces, then coat with lemon juice.
  3. Combine sugars, flour, and spices in a bowl, then mix with apples and add butter.
  4. Mix topping ingredients until crumbly, then cut in cold butter until resembling coarse crumbs.
  5. Spread topping over apple mixture without pressing down.
  6. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until topping is golden and filling bubbles.
  7. Cool for 15 to 20 minutes on a wire rack.
  8. Serve warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Apple Crisp is perfect for gatherings and can be customized with various apple varieties and toppings.

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