Apple Crisp Recipe
This apple crisp is a comforting dessert featuring tender, spiced apples beneath a buttery, crunchy oat topping. Sweetened with brown sugar and warmed with cinnamon, it bakes to golden perfection, creating a delightful contrast of textures. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic treat.
Equipment
- Deep dish pie plate or large baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
Topping
- ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ⅓ cup old fashioned oats
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a deep dish pie plate or large baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix the sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until evenly coated, then transfer them to the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon, then mix in the melted butter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the apples, ensuring full coverage.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, until the apples are tender and the topping turns golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm, topped with vanilla ice cream if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for a balanced flavor.
- Adding a tablespoon of lemon juice to the apples enhances their natural sweetness.
- Chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts can add extra crunch to the topping.
- A pinch of nutmeg or cloves can deepen the warm, spiced flavor.