Classic Apple Crisp

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A warm, comforting dessert perfect for cozy evenings. Sweet, tender apples topped with a buttery, crunchy crumble. Serve it with ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling:

  • 5–6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Crisp Topping:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

Instructions

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

Prepare the Apple Filling

In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix gently to coat all the slices evenly. Pour the apples into the prepared baking dish and spread them out in an even layer.

Make the Crisp Topping

In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.

Assemble the Crisp

Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple filling, covering all the apples. Don’t worry if some apples peek through—it will bake beautifully.

Bake

Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbly and tender. You can check by inserting a fork into the apples—it should go through easily.

Serve

Allow the crisp to cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Perfect with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or even a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Tips for the Best Apple Crisp

  • Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor.
  • Cold butter in the topping ensures a crumbly, crunchy texture.
  • For extra flavor, add 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) to the topping.
  • Make ahead: You can prepare the crisp and refrigerate it for up to a day before baking—just add 5 extra minutes to the baking time if chilled.

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