Homemade Apple Crisp
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Homemade Apple Crisp
Description
Homemade Apple Crisp uses a filling of peeled, cored, and thinly sliced tart apples (Granny Smith preferred) mixed with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, almond extract, and a bit of water to prevent dryness. The topping combines oats, brown sugar, flour, baking soda and powder, and softened butter blended to a crumbly texture that crisps in the oven.
The assembled crisp is baked at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes until the apples are tender and bubbling, and the topping is golden brown and crunchy. The contrast between the soft, spiced apple filling and the crumbly oat topping offers a satisfying combination of sweet and spicy flavors with texture.
This dessert is traditionally served warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce, enhancing the sweet and nutty notes. It’s a cozy dessert for cooler seasons or any time apples are in season.
Careful peeling, coring, and slicing of the apples prevent browning and help uniform cooking. Sprinkling lemon juice over sliced apples delays oxidation during preparation. Using tart apples brings balance to the sugar in the topping and filling.
Ingredients
APPLE FILLING
- 7 apple or any other kind of tart apple. Avoid red delicious or other sweet apples, peeled, cored, and sliced, Granny Smith variety
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoon water
TOPPING
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup butter softened
Instructions
- Combine sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and almond extract in a large bowl.
- Toss until apples are evenly covered.
- Place apples in a 9x13 pan and sprinkle evenly with 2 Tbsp. water.
- In a separate bowl (you can actually use the same bowl you did the apples in to avoid extra dishes), combine topping ingredients, minus the butter.
- When topping ingredients are well mixed, add the butter using a pastry blender or wooden spoon. Mix until it becomes nice and crumbly then sprinkle over the apples.
- Place in the oven at 350-degrees for 40-45 minutes.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and caramel topping.
Notes
- Peel, core, and slice apples evenly for uniform cooking and texture.
- Sprinkle lemon juice over apple slices to prevent browning during assembly.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce for enhanced flavor.
- Choose tart apples like Granny Smith for balance against the sweet topping and spices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 294IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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