Description
This classic Apple Crisp recipe features a warm, tender apple filling spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, topped with a crunchy oat and nut streusel. Baked to golden perfection and served with creamy vanilla ice cream and optional caramel sauce, it's the perfect comforting dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Filling
- 6 medium apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, about 900g total)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
To Serve
- Vanilla ice cream
- Caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or a similarly sized oven-safe dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, fresh lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss thoroughly until the apples are evenly coated. Transfer this mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Make the Topping: In a medium bowl, stir together oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter, then use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Fold in the chopped nuts if using.
- Assemble: Evenly sprinkle the topping mixture over the layered apple filling in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the apple crisp from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to thicken and settle.
- Serve: Scoop warm apple crisp into bowls and top each serving with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with caramel sauce if desired for added sweetness and flavor.
Notes
- Use a mix of tart (Granny Smith) and sweet (Honeycrisp) apples for a balanced flavor.
- Make sure the butter is cold when making the topping to ensure a crumbly texture.
- For a nut-free option, simply omit the pecans or walnuts.
- Letting the crisp cool slightly helps prevent burning your mouth when enjoying it warm.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
