Easy Apple Crisp Recipe
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Easy Apple Crisp Recipe
Description
The Easy Apple Crisp Recipe combines sliced Granny Smith apples tossed with granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, and a bit of flour to thicken juices during baking. The apple mixture forms a soft, juicy base once baked. The topping uses old fashioned oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and chopped pecans to create a crumbly streusel that crisps up in the oven.
The dish is baked at 350°F in an 8x8 pan until the apples soften and the topping turns a golden brown color, usually around 35 to 40 minutes. This results in a dessert with contrast between the sweet, slightly tart tender apples and the crunchy, buttery oat and pecan topping. The cinnamon infuses warm spice throughout.
Serve the apple crisp warm, either on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added richness. It works well for casual family desserts or potlucks during apple harvest season.
The apple crisp keeps well refrigerated for up to 4 days in an airtight container. It can be reheated gently before serving to restore softness and meld flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 cups granny smith apples from 4 apples (¼-inch thick slices, sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Topping
- ¾ cup old fashioned oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter melted (1 stick, unsalted
- ½ cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, use a spatula to fold together the apples, sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon. Pour the apples into the prepared pan.
- Make the topping: In a large bowl, using a spatula, fold the topping ingredients until large crumbles are formed. Spread the topping mixture over the apples.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking at around 25 minutes. The crumble is done when the top is a golden brown color and the apples are soft.
Notes
- Store apple crisp covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Check the crisp around 25 minutes into baking to monitor browning and prevent burning.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream if desired for extra creaminess.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 577 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 577kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 94g | 31% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 68g | 136% |
| Vitamin A | 559IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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