Description

This Easy Apple Crisp recipe is a cozy dessert featuring tender baked apples topped with a buttery, crumbly streusel. Simple pantry ingredients combine to create a warm, nostalgic dessert perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. With a balanced texture of soft cinnamon-spiced apples and a golden crisp topping, this dish is both quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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Apple Filling

6 cups firm apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt

Crisp Topping

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

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Instructions

Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and slice the apples into even pieces. Toss them with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to coat evenly and brighten the flavor.
Make the Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, rolled oats, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the chilled butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Assemble and Bake: Spread the apple filling evenly in a baking dish. Sprinkle the crisp topping uniformly over the apples. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbly.
Cool and Serve: Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving to let the juices thicken and the flavors meld, enhancing every bite.

Notes

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for complexity and the best texture.
Keep the butter cold when mixing the topping to ensure a crumbly texture.
Handle the topping gently; do not overmix to maintain the crispiness.
Slice apples evenly to allow for uniform cooking.
Let the dessert rest briefly after baking to improve flavor and texture balance.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 28 g
Sodium: 110 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg