Description
This classic apple crisp recipe combines tender spiced apples with a crunchy oat topping for a comforting dessert that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
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- For the filling:
- 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- For the topping:
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and lemon juice. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the topping is golden and the apples are tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
Notes
- Substitute pears or peaches for apples for a seasonal twist.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of the dish)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg