The BEST Apple Crisp !
This Apple Crisp recipe is the ultimate autumn dessert! Sliced apples are covered with a rich cinnamon oat topping that pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
This Apple Crisp Recipe was the first thing I thought of when my family visited a nearby apple orchard this past weekend. It wasn't exactly the ideal day to go; it was lightly raining, and the temperatures were in the 50s.
However, our children still enjoyed themselves, particularly because it was their first experience with apple picking. Additionally, we returned home with a “peck” of apples to utilize!
Although there are numerous fantastic recipes for apples we could prepare, apple crisp remains my top choice.
We were fortunate to gather my favorite variety of apples, Honeycrisp. Their delightful balance of sweetness and tartness, along with a robust structure, creates an irresistible dessert and an ideal option for this apple crisp recipe!
Additional Advice and Observations for the Finest Apple Crisp Recipe
Cut your apples into even pieces. I use this slicer to cut my apples quickly and easily eliminate the core. I then cut the apples once more with my knife to ensure that the widest section of the slice is approximately 1/2 an inch across. You can also cut them into larger pieces if you prefer, but just ensure that your apples are chopped to a consistent size for even baking in your apple crisp.
Avoid excessive browning. If your topping is beginning to brown too much while your apples require more cooking time, just loosely cover the top of your pan with aluminum foil and keep baking.
Chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts would make a tasty enhancement to the topping! I didn’t include any in ours since my son is allergic to nuts.
Serving: this apple crisp is DELICIOUS when topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! You might also add whipped cream along with a splash of caramel sauce. Delicious!
For the crumb topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- dash of salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter ,cut into small pieces
For the Apple filling:
- 3-4 large Granny Smith apples , peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 Tablespoons butter , melted
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 Tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- dash of salt
For serving (optional)
- vanilla Ice Cream
- Homemade Caramel Sauce
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
For the topping:
In a medium size bowl combine the crumb topping ingredients with a fork or pastry blender until it resembles small crumbs. Refrigerate while you prepare the apple filling.Roasted-vegetable-and-sausage-lasagna.
For the Apple Filling:
In a small bowl, combine melted butter and flour until well blended. Add lemon juice, milk and vanilla and stir well. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Pour butter mixture over apples and toss to coat. Pour apple mixture into an 8x8-inch baking dish and spread into an even layer.
Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the apples.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and top is set.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
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Serve with Vanilla Ice Cream and Homemade Caramel Sauce
or try Caramel Pecan Apple Crisp! Enjoy !
