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Apple Crisp Recipe

This easy Apple Crisp recipe has a cinnamon-spiced, brown sugar apple filling with a streusel crumble topping. Serve with fresh vanilla ice cream on top for the best fall or Thanksgiving dessert!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 to
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the streusel topping:
  • ¾ cup (95 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (99 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup (100 grams) light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113 grams) cold unsalted butter, cubed
For the filling:
  • 7 to 8 fresh apples, such as Golden Delicious or Honeycrisp
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1 medium lemon)
  • ¼ cup (32 grams) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon (79 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon*
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger*
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice*
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves*
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg*

Instructions

Make the streusel topping:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch metal or glass pan with cooking spray or butter and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Whisk together until combined. With a pastry cutter or a fork, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs. Place in the refrigerator while you prepare the apple filling.
Make the filling:
  1. Core, peel, and slice the apples into ¼ -inch to ½ -inch slices until you reach 6 cups of sliced apples, weighing 650 grams. Place in a medium-sized bowl and immediately drizzle with the lemon juice, tossing until evenly coated.
  2. In a separate small bowl, mix together the flour, sugars, salt and spices (adjust to your preference). Pour dry mixture over the apples and toss to coat, mixing until evenly distributed amongst the apples.
  3. Pour the apple mixture directly into the greased pan. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the apples.
  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the apples feel tender when pierced with a fork, and the topping is golden brown. Let the apple crisp cool for 20 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream on top.

Notes

  • *Adjust spices depending on spice strength and freshness and personal preference.