Description
This Most Amazing Apple Crisp recipe delivers a warm, comforting dessert featuring tender baked apples with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced oat topping. Perfect for autumn gatherings or cozy evenings, this classic American dessert pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Apple Filling
- 6 to 8 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Crisp Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the apple crisp.
- Prepare Apples: In a large bowl, toss the peeled and sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract until well coated. This mixture will provide the sweet and spiced base for the crisp.
- Arrange Apples: Spread the apple mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, ensuring an even layer for consistent baking.
- Make Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes crumbly and cohesive.
- Top Apples: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish and press down gently to create an even crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling through the crust.
- Cool: Remove from oven and let the apple crisp cool for at least 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and make serving easier.
- Serve: Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a delicious finishing touch.
Notes
- For best results, use a mix of tart and sweet apples such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
- Ensure apples are sliced evenly for uniform baking.
- The topping can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Adjust the sugar amount based on the sweetness of your apples.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend.
