Description
This Apple Pecan Crisp is a classic, comforting dessert featuring tart Granny Smith apples coated in warm spices and a crunchy pecan oat crumble topping. Baked to golden perfection, it’s perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet treat any time of year.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 6 cups Granny Smith Apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2/3 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon Ginger
- 1 cup Pecans, salted and chopped (divided)
Crumb Topping
- 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup Old Fashioned Oats
- 1 1/2 cups Brown Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 3/4 cup Butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with softened butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients for Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and half (1/2 cup) of the chopped pecans to create the spiced sugar mixture.
- Prepare Apples: In a separate bowl, toss the peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples with lemon juice to prevent browning and add a bright flavor.
- Combine Apples and Dry Mix: Pour the dry spiced sugar mixture over the apples and toss thoroughly until the apple slices are evenly coated.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Spread the coated apple mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish, creating a uniform layer.
- Make Crumb Topping: In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, old fashioned oats, brown sugar, nutmeg, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fork to blend until coarse crumb texture forms.
- Add Remaining Pecans: Stir in the remaining chopped pecans (about 1/2 cup) into the crumb topping mixture.
- Top the Apples: Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apple layer, covering the apples completely.
- Bake: Place the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is lightly golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of vanilla extract to the apple mixture.
- Use cold butter for the crumb topping to ensure a nice, crumbly texture.
- Can be served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent dessert.
- Make-ahead: Prepare up to step 8 and refrigerate before baking; add extra baking time if baking from cold.
- Granny Smith apples are ideal for this recipe due to their tartness and firm texture that holds up well during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
