Description
Homemade Apple Crisp delivers classic comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen with sweet cinnamon-spiced apples nestled under a golden, buttery crumble topping. Crisp autumn afternoons welcome this delightful dessert that promises warm memories with each delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base:
- 6 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
Fruit Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup (90 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lightly coating a 9-inch baking dish with grease to prevent sticking.
- Slice apples into uniform pieces and toss them with fresh lemon juice to prevent browning, then add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract to enhance their natural sweetness and create a rich flavor profile.
- Transfer the seasoned apple mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent cooking and optimal texture.
- Create the crisp topping by combining rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a separate mixing bowl, blending the dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Pour melted butter over the dry ingredients, using a fork to mix until the topping forms a crumbly, coarse texture that will provide a delightful crunch.
- Distribute the prepared topping generously and evenly across the apple mixture, covering the entire surface to create a golden, crispy layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown color on the topping and ensuring the apples become tender and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and allow the apple crisp to rest for 10 minutes, which helps the filling set and makes serving easier.
- Serve warm, optionally garnishing with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of sweetness and texture in your crisp.
- Cut apples into uniform, thin slices to ensure even cooking and a consistent bite throughout the dessert.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free oat flour in the topping mixture.
- Add a handful of chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the crumble for extra crunch and nutty flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg