Apple Crisp Recipe
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Apple Crisp Recipe
Description
This Apple Crisp Recipe calls for peeled, cored, and sliced Granny Smith apples tossed with granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and cinnamon to form a fruit base. The topping combines softened unsalted butter with packed brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, rolled oats, optional finely chopped pecans, and a pinch of salt, mixed until crumbly. When baked at 375°F, the topping forms a golden crust over the tender cooked apples.
The contrast between the slightly tart and firm apples and the buttery, sweet oat topping with nuts creates a satisfying dessert with textural interest. The cinnamon in both the fruit and topping layers adds a warm, spicy note that complements the apples.
This crisp is a classic dessert that pairs well with cream or ice cream, served warm. It can be enjoyed year-round and is notable for its buttery oat topping and use of tart apples for balanced sweetness.
Practical tips include choosing firm apple varieties to prevent mushiness and tossing apples in lemon juice to prevent browning if prepping in advance. The topping can be made ahead and frozen for future use. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for several days or frozen up to six months.
Ingredients
Topping
- 6 tablespoons butter softened, unsalted
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup pecan or coconut, or walnuts, optional, finely chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon salt optional
Apples
- 6 cups granny smith apples peeled and cored, sliced ¼-inch thick, sliced
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, ¼ cup flour, and cinnamon. Mix with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture sticks together and forms pea-sized crumbs. Stir in the oats and pecans or coconut (if using).
- In a large bowl toss the sliced apples with sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
- Place the apples in a 9x9 or 2qt baking dish and sprinkle with the oat topping.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and the apples are tender. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith to maintain texture and prevent mushiness.
- Apples can be prepped ahead, tossed with lemon juice to avoid browning before baking.
- Adjust baking time slightly if using refrigerated or frozen components.
- The oat topping can be made in advance and frozen for future crisps.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for as long as 6 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 384 | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 423IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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