Description
This Easy Apple Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert featuring a sweet and tangy apple filling topped with a crunchy oat and brown sugar crumble. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it’s a classic treat that pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 7 tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the apple crisp.
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peeled, cored, and sliced tart apples with fresh lemon juice and vanilla extract. Mix gently to coat the apples evenly with the flavors.
- Assemble the Filling: Spread the apple mixture evenly in a 9×13-inch baking pan, creating a uniform layer for the topping.
- Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, rolled oats, and ground cinnamon. Cut in the room temperature butter until the mixture becomes moist and crumbly, resembling coarse crumbs.
- Top the Apples: Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the layered apples in the baking pan, covering all the fruit.
- Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the topping turns crunchy and golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delicious finishing touch.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
- You can substitute butter with margarine for a dairy-free version, though flavor will vary.
- For extra texture, add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the topping.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
- Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/8th of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
