Description
This classic apple crisp recipe combines tender, cinnamon-spiced apples with a buttery oat topping baked to golden perfection. It’s a warm, comforting dessert perfect for any occasion, served best with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of salted caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 medium peeled apples, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 10 cups or 1200g)
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (31g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 3/4 cup (94g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup (85g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats
- Optional: salted caramel and vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or any 3.5-4-quart baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Combine Filling Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the peeled and chopped apples, brown sugar, flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until the apples are evenly coated.
- Spread Filling: Spread the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan, creating an even layer to ensure uniform baking.
- Mix Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture turns crumbly, then stir in the rolled oats.
- Add Topping to Filling: Sprinkle the crumbly oat topping evenly over the apple filling, covering it completely for a crisp texture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apple juices are bubbling around the edges, indicating the filling is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool for at least 5 minutes. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold. Optionally, pair with salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
- Store Leftovers: Cover any leftovers and refrigerate for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can use a mix of apple varieties for more complex flavor—tart Granny Smith and sweet Fuji work well.
- Ensure the butter in the topping is cold to achieve the best crumbly texture.
- If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the brown sugar slightly.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or salted caramel sauce for an extra special treat.
- Letting the crisp cool slightly before serving helps the topping set and makes it easier to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
