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The Best Apple Crisp Recipe

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) Recipe
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This Best Apple Crisp recipe offers a warm, comforting dessert featuring tender cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a crunchy oat and brown sugar crumble. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, it pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce for an indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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Apple Filling

  • 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Crisp Topping

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Optional Toppings

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the Apple Filling: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well to coat the apples evenly. Then, spread the apple mixture evenly in your prepared baking dish.
  3. Prepare the Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, and brown sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks crumbly and coarse, with some pea-sized butter pieces.
  4. Assemble and Bake: Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples in the baking dish. Place the dish in your preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling and tender.
  5. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5–10 minutes. Serve warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired. Enjoy this cozy and delicious dessert!

Notes

  • Choose a mix of tart (Granny Smith) and sweet (Honeycrisp) apples for balanced flavor and texture.
  • Using cold butter in the topping helps create a crumbly texture.
  • Letting the crisp cool slightly before serving prevents burns and allows flavors to meld.
  • Optional toppings like vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce enhance the dessert but can be omitted for a simpler version.
  • Feel free to substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.

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Keywords: apple crisp, apple dessert, baked apple crisp, easy apple dessert, fall desserts, cinnamon apple crisp

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