Description
A classic homemade apple crisp featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery, crumbly oat topping. This comforting dessert is perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a deliciously cozy treat.
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 and set it aside.
- Mix the filling. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with the sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir well until all the apple slices are evenly coated with the mixture. Transfer the coated apples into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the topping. In a separate medium bowl, mix together the flour, old fashioned oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and stir the mixture until it becomes crumbly and well coated.
- Assemble the crisp. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish, covering them completely.
- Bake the crisp. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes or until the fruit is soft and bubbling and the topping turns golden brown.
- Cool and serve. Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm, ideally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
- Slice your apples evenly to ensure even baking; aim for slices about 1/2 inch wide. You can also chop them into uniform chunks if preferred.
- If the topping browns too quickly before the apples are cooked through, cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil and continue baking to prevent burning.
- For extra crunch and flavor, consider adding chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping, unless there are nut allergies.
- This apple crisp pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for rich added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 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: 30 mg
