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Lady Maria

Easy Canned Apple Crisp

This easy canned apple crisp recipe is a simple and comforting dessert, perfect for busy weeknights. It utilizes canned apples for convenience and combines them with warm spices and a buttery, crumbly topping for a delicious and satisfying treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats old-fashioned or quick-cooking
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Pastry blender or fork
  • whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the canned apple pie filling (or drained canned apples), flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and lemon juice. Stir gently until everything is well combined.
  3. Pour the apple mixture into your prepared baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apple filling.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly. If the topping starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent it with foil.
  8. Let the apple crisp cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Don’t skip the lemon juice; it brightens the apple flavor. Cold butter is key for a crumbly topping. Adjust the sweetness based on the apple filling used. Experiment with spices like cardamom, ginger, or cloves. Add nuts like pecans or walnuts for crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free all-purpose flour and certified gluten-free oats. For a vegan option, use vegan butter.