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Classic Apple Crisp Recipe

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This classic Apple Crisp recipe features tender, cinnamon-spiced Granny Smith apples baked beneath a golden, buttery oat topping. Perfectly sweetened and warmly spiced, this dessert is comforting and easy to prepare, ideal for cozy gatherings or a delightful family treat.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Apple Filling

  • 10 cups Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored and sliced into ⅛ inch thick slices then cut the slices in half)
  • ½ cup light brown sugar (tightly packed)
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Crisp Topping

  • 1 ⅓ cups quick cooking oats
  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (tightly packed)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick baking spray to ensure easy removal of the crisp later.
  2. Prepare Apple Filling: In a very large mixing bowl, combine the peeled, cored, and sliced Granny Smith apples with light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Gently fold the ingredients together ensuring the apple slices are evenly coated with the sweet spices.
  3. Assemble Apple Layer: Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer without packing it tightly to allow for proper baking and bubbling juices.
  4. Make Crisp Topping: In a separate large mixing bowl, mix the quick cooking oats, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Stir these dry ingredients to combine thoroughly.
  5. Add Butter to Topping: Pour the melted unsalted butter into the oat mixture. Stir well to incorporate the butter evenly until no dry flour pockets remain, forming the crumbly topping.
  6. Top the Apples: Evenly distribute the oat topping over the apple filling, making sure the apples are fully covered to create a crisp and golden crust once baked.
  7. Bake the Crisp: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the apple juices bubble around the edges, indicating the filling is cooked through.
  8. Cool Before Serving: Remove from the oven and let the apple crisp cool on the counter for about 5 minutes. This resting time allows the juices to thicken and the dessert to set slightly, making it easier to serve.

Notes

  • For best results, use tart Granny Smith apples as they hold their shape and balance the sweetness well.
  • You can substitute quick cooking oats with old-fashioned rolled oats for a chewier texture.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgence.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat gently to retain crispness.
  • To make it gluten-free, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

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