A simple and delicious apple crisp recipe with a perfectly crumbly topping.
Author:Clara Patel
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:35-45 minutes
Total Time:55-65 minutes
Yield:8-10 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
6 medium-sized apples (such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on apple sweetness)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, prevents browning)
For the Topping:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or 8×8 inch for a thicker crisp.
Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and lemon juice (if using). Toss gently to coat. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Prepare the topping: In a separate medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes. Using a pastry blender, your fingers, or a fork, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the old-fashioned rolled oats until well combined.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple filling in the baking dish.
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbling around the edges. If the topping browns too quickly, you can loosely tent with foil.
Remove from oven and let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Adjust sugar in the filling based on the sweetness of your apples.
If the topping browns too quickly, loosely tent the dish with aluminum foil.
Serve warm, plain or with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 serving
Calories:Approximately 350-450 (will vary based on exact ingredients and serving size)