Easy Apple Crisp
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4.6
Easy Apple Crisp
Description
Easy Apple Crisp begins by preparing a filling with peeled, cored, and sliced apples tossed in apple cider, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. The mixture is spread evenly in a greased 9-inch baking dish.
The topping combines flour, quick oats, salt, brown sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder, into which cold butter pieces are worked until crumbly. Chopped pecans are optional and add texture. This topping is spread evenly over the apple layer.
Placed on a lined rimmed pan to catch drips, the crisp bakes at 350°F for 55-60 minutes until bubbling at the edges and golden on top. After cooling for 20 minutes, it yields a dish with soft, spiced apples beneath a buttery, crunchy topping with nutty highlights if pecans are included.
This apple crisp suits dessert or snack occasions and is flexible with apple varieties, allowing for tart or sweet combinations. Variations in the apple cider or spices can alter the flavor subtly. Scaling up to a 9x13-inch pan is possible by increasing ingredient amounts by 1.5. Leftovers can be stored at room temperature covered briefly.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 3 pounds apple peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick (about 9 cups
- ¼ cup apple cider
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons Cider optional, boiled
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Topping
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup quick oats
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup butter unsalted, chilled, sliced into 8 portions
- ½ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square pan, or other 2½-quart baking dish.
- Prepare the Apples: Toss the apples with the apple cider, brown sugar, flour, melted butter, boiled cider (if using), cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt, and spread the mixture in the prepared pan.
- Make the Topping: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder. Add the cold butter and work it into the flour mixture using a pastry blender, forks, or your fingers, until mixture resembles large, uneven crumbs. Toss in the chopped nuts (if using). Spread the topping evenly over the apples in the pan.
- Bake the Apple Crisp: Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper or foil and place the pan with the apple crisp on top (to catch any potential drips). Bake the crisp until it's bubbling and the top is golden brown, about 55 to 60 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving. Leftovers can be stored, covered, at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Use any preferred apple varieties or a mix to vary flavor and texture.
- Apple juice, liquor, or water can substitute for apple cider in the filling.
- Replace cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger with 1½ teaspoons of apple pie spice as a shortcut.
- Increasing ingredients by 1.5 times allows baking in a 9x13-inch pan for larger servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8to 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 463kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 183mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 328mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 49g | 98% |
| Vitamin A | 535IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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