Description
This Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp is a comforting and classic dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery oat crumb. Perfectly baked to golden brown perfection, it’s a quick and simple treat that pairs wonderfully with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 6 golden delicious apples, peeled and chopped (or sliced)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1½ tsp lemon juice
Topping
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of kosher salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, diced into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a mixing bowl, toss the peeled and chopped apples with granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice until evenly coated. Transfer this mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, combine light brown sugar, old-fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of kosher salt. Add the cold unsalted butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until the topping forms pea-sized crumbs.
- Assemble & Bake: Spread the crumb topping evenly over the apple filling, pressing lightly to adhere. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbly and tender underneath.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- You can substitute golden delicious apples with Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a tangier or sweeter flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Make sure the butter is cold before mixing into the topping to achieve a crumbly texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- Adding chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans to the topping adds extra crunch and flavor.
