Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Topping
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Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Topping
Description
The Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Topping features a layered preparation starting with a filling of peeled, cored, and thinly sliced baking apples tossed in a melted butter mixture enhanced by brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and vanilla extract for balanced sweetness and depth. The crisp topping blends flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and chilled butter that is crumbled into pea-sized pieces, adding a textured, golden crust when baked. The assembled dish is baked until the topping is lightly browned and the apples are tender, creating a dessert with a contrast of soft fruit beneath a crunchy oat layer.
The flavor is warmly spiced with cinnamon and enriched by butter in both filling and topping. Its texture combines tender apple slices beneath a slightly crisp, crumbly oat-based topping. The lemon juice in the filling helps preserve brightness and adds subtle acidity to balance the sweetness.
Apple Crisp is ideal served warm, perhaps alongside ice cream or whipped cream. It suits both family meals and casual entertaining occasions, providing a cozy, home-style dessert without requiring complex preparation.
Choosing baking apple varieties like Gala, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Golden Delicious enhances texture and flavor. Leftovers should be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator and consumed within three days to maintain freshness.
Ingredients
For the crisp topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 78g, plus 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (40g)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar 100g, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup butter 76g, unsalted, chilled and cut into small cubes
For the Apple Filling
- 2 pounds apple about 6 apples, peeled, cored and sliced thin (about 1/8-inch, baking
- 3 tablespoons butter melted (42g, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (50g)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- caramel sauce for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Lightly butter an 8x8-inch glass baking dish and set aside.
- Prepare the Topping: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, oats, light brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add cubed butter and, using clean hands, combine butter with dry mixture until it comes together into small crumbles. Transfer to refrigerator to chill while preparing filling.
- Make the Filling: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and flour until slightly thick. Stir in water, lemon juice and vanilla. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and pinch of salt. Stir until ingredients are well combined.
- Place sliced apples in a large bowl and pour butter mixture over the apples. Use a rubber spatula to toss and evenly coat the apples in butter mixture. Transfer apples to prepared baking dish.
- Remove topping from the refrigerator (separate into crumbles if necessary) and sprinkle evenly over the top of the apple layer.
- Bake at 375° F for 35 minutes, or until top is golden brown and the apples juices are bubbling at the edges of the pan. Remove crisp from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use baking apples such as Gala, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Golden Delicious for best results in texture and flavor.
- Store leftover crisp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 57.3g | 19% |
| Protein | 2.4g | 5% |
| Fat | 16.6g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.8g | 24% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 42.9mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 122.9mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 184.5mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 19% |
| Sugar | 39.9g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 680IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13.5mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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