Description
This classic apple crisp recipe features tender, cinnamon-spiced fresh apples baked under a crunchy, buttery oat topping. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and texture, it is an easy, comforting dessert that pairs wonderfully with 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 teaspoon 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 teaspoon 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 a large baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking, then set it aside.
- Mix filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Toss well to ensure all apple slices are evenly coated with the mixture. Transfer the coated apples into the prepared baking dish, spreading them out evenly.
- Prepare topping: In a separate medium bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture is evenly coated and crumbly.
- Assemble crisp: Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish, making sure to cover the fruit completely.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes until the fruit is soft and the topping is golden brown. If the topping starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning while the apples finish cooking.
- Cool and serve: Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving. For best enjoyment, serve warm topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
- Slice apples evenly about 1/2 inch thick for uniform baking; alternatively, chop into large chunks ensuring consistent size.
- If topping browns too fast, cover loosely with foil to prevent burning while baking completes.
- Optional additions: chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts can be added to the topping for extra texture and flavor.
- Serving suggestion: this apple crisp is delicious when served warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel drizzle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
