Description
This Best Apple Crisp recipe is a classic, comforting dessert featuring tender baked apples coated with cinnamon and vanilla, topped with a buttery, crispy oat and brown sugar crumble. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it’s easy to prepare and tastes incredible served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 5 cups fresh apples, sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup old fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a deep dish pie plate or large baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the apples are evenly coated. Transfer this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Topping: In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture becomes crumbly and well coated.
- Assemble the Crisp: Evenly sprinkle the topping mixture over the apple filling in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-60 minutes. Bake until the apples are soft and the topping turns a golden brown color.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving. For the best experience, serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
- Slice apples evenly for uniform baking; approximately 1/2 inch thick slices or large chunks work best.
- If the topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning while the apples continue to cook.
- Optional: Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra texture and flavor, unless allergies are a concern.
- This dessert is delicious when served warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
