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A warm and comforting apple crisp is baking in a dish, promising an easy and cozy dessert.
Lady Maria

Perfect Autumnal Apple Crisp

This apple crisp recipe balances tender, sweet apples with a crunchy, buttery topping, perfect for a comforting fall dessert. It's easy to make, adaptable to your favorite spices and nuts, and guaranteed to bring back cozy memories.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 medium apples about 3 pounds
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Peeler
  • knife
  • Cutting board
  • Pastry blender or fingertips
  • whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples into about 1/4-inch thick pieces. Place the sliced apples in a large bowl.
  3. Add the granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice to the bowl with the apples. Toss everything together until the apples are evenly coated.
  4. Dot the top of the apple mixture with the small pieces of butter.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  6. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Work quickly to keep the butter cold.
  7. Pour the apple filling into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly. If the topping starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent the baking dish with foil for the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
  10. Let the apple crisp cool for at least 15-20 minutes before serving.
  11. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

For the best flavor, use a mix of apple varieties. Cold butter is crucial for a crumbly topping. You can make the crumble topping ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator or freezer. Add nuts like pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra flavor and texture. Prevent a soggy crust by using enough flour in the filling and considering a layer of crushed graham crackers or gingersnap cookies at the bottom of the baking dish. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat before serving.