Description
Classic Apple Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert featuring tender cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery, crunchy oat and brown sugar crumble. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make dessert pairs wonderfully with salted caramel and vanilla ice cream for a delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 medium peeled apples, cut into 1-inch chunks that are 1/4 – 1/2 inch thick (about 10 cups, or 1200g chunks)
- 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 for Serving
- Salted caramel
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or any 3.5-4-quart baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the peeled and chopped apples with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix thoroughly to evenly coat the apple chunks. Spread this mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Make Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Cut in the cold, cubed unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fork, until the mixture is crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the rolled oats until combined.
- Assemble and Bake: Evenly sprinkle the oat topping over the apple filling in the baking pan. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit juices are bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the apple crisp from the oven and place it on a wire rack. Allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold. Enhance the serving by adding salted caramel drizzle and vanilla ice cream if desired.
- Storage: Cover any leftovers tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- This classic apple crisp combines warm gooey cinnamon apples with a buttery brown sugar oat topping for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
- You can prepare the filling and topping separately ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to a day before baking.
- The crisp can be frozen before baking; cover tightly and bake from frozen by adding extra baking time.
- For an intensified flavor, use a mixture of tart and sweet apples like Granny Smith and Fuji or Honeycrisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8th of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
