Apple Crisp
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4.6
Apple Crisp
Description
Apple Crisp features peeled and cored apples tossed with lemon juice and vanilla to preserve freshness and add subtle flavor. The topping blends flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter mixed into crumbly clusters that add texture contrast after baking. The dish bakes for about 35-40 minutes until the apples soften but retain shape and the topping browns and crisps. Cooling slightly before serving helps the juices settle. Its combination of tart apples, warm spices, and crunchy topping makes it a classic autumn dessert.
The lemon juice prevents apple browning and brightens the fruit flavor while the oats provide a chewy contrast to the tender fruit. Baking in a 9x13 pan ensures even cooking and sufficient topping coverage. This dessert is excellent served warm alongside vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to balance the tartness.
The recipe notes suggest using a mix of Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala apples to balance tartness and sweetness. Experimenting with apple varieties will alter the flavor profile and texture, allowing customization based on preference or availability.
Ingredients
- 7 apple peeled, cored and cut into chunks or slices, tart
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed or bottled
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup butter softened to room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium bowl, toss the apples with the lemon juice and vanilla. Pour the apples into a 9X13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly to the edges. It doesn’t matter if the apples are slightly overlapping.
- In a medium bowl stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar and cinnamon. Using a pastry blender, two forks or two knives, mix the butter into dry ingredients until lumpy and coarsely mixed. Most of the dry ingredients should be incorporated with the butter to form large crumbs.
- Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the apples are tender and the topping is browned and crunchy.
- Let cool 10-15 minutes before serving warm with ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith combined with sweeter varieties for balanced flavor and texture.
- Peel, core, and cut apples into chunks or slices before tossing with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Serve the crisp warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added richness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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