Description
This classic Apple Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery, crumbly oat topping. Perfectly baked until golden brown, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream for a delightful finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 5 cups fresh apples, sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup old fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a deep dish pie plate or large baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray, then set aside.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Toss until the apples are evenly coated, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the topping: In a separate medium bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pour melted butter over the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture becomes crumbly and well coated.
- Assemble: Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish to cover the filling completely.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes until the fruit is tender and the topping is golden brown. If the topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning and continue baking.
- Cool and serve: Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving. For best enjoyment, serve warm topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
- Slice apples evenly to ensure uniform baking; aim for about 1/2 inch thickness or chop into uniform chunks.
- If topping begins to brown too fast before apples are done, cover loosely with foil to avoid over-browning.
- Optional: Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra texture (avoid if allergies are a concern).
- Serving suggestion: Delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
