Description
A classic and comforting apple crisp recipe featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery oat and brown sugar crumble. Perfectly baked to golden brown, this dessert is ideal served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful 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 the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a deep dish pie plate or a large baking dish with butter or cooking spray, then set aside.
- Mix the filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir until all apple slices are evenly coated with the mixture. Pour this apple mixture 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 the melted butter over these dry ingredients and stir until the mixture is well coated and crumbly.
- Assemble and bake: Evenly sprinkle the crumbly topping over the apple filling in the baking dish. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes until the fruit is soft and the topping is golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Slice apples evenly to ensure uniform cooking; approximately 1/2 inch thick slices work best or large chunks if preferred.
- If the topping browns too quickly before the apples are tender, cover loosely with aluminum foil and continue baking.
- Optional: Add chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra texture and flavor, unless allergies are a concern.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce for a delicious presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
