Description
This Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp is a comforting, classic dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a crunchy oat and brown sugar crumble. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it’s an ideal treat to enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of salted caramel sauce. With simple pantry ingredients and traditional techniques, this apple crisp brings nostalgic flavors reminiscent of Grandma’s kitchen to your table.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 6 golden delicious apples, peeled and chopped (other varieties can be used, can also be sliced)
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup old fashioned oats (quick oats can be used, but it may have a slightly different texture)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced into small cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel and chop the golden delicious apples into bite-sized pieces. In a large mixing bowl, toss the apples with granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice until well coated. This mixture will ensure the apples are flavorful and slightly tart after baking.
- Make the Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, combine light brown sugar, old fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of kosher salt. Add the cold, diced unsalted butter cubes. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This topping will bake into a crunchy, crumbly crust.
- Assemble the Crisp: Spread the apple mixture evenly in a greased baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the oat and flour topping over the apples, creating a uniform layer that will crisp up during baking.
- Bake the Apple Crisp: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the assembled apple crisp in the oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly and tender when tested with a fork.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the apple crisp from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. This dessert is best enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of salted caramel sauce for added indulgence.
Notes
- This easy apple crisp is made the old fashioned way like Grandma used to make.
- Perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Drizzle with salted caramel sauce for an extra decadent touch.
- You can substitute other apple varieties like Granny Smith or Fuji depending on your preferred tartness.
- Quick oats can be used but may alter the texture of the crisp topping slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 301 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
