Description
This Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp is a comforting and classic dessert featuring tender golden delicious apples baked under a crispy, buttery oat topping. Perfect for a cozy evening, it combines warm cinnamon spices with a hint of lemon juice to enhance the apple’s natural flavor. Easy to prepare and bake, this apple crisp serves 6 and pairs wonderfully with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 6 golden delicious apples, peeled and chopped or sliced
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1½ tsp lemon juice
Topping
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of kosher salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, diced into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent the apple crisp from sticking during baking.
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a mixing bowl, toss the peeled and chopped apples with granulated sugar, ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and lemon juice. This mixture not only sweetens and flavors the apples but also helps prevent browning. Transfer the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Topping: In another bowl, combine the light brown sugar, old-fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of kosher salt. Add the cold, diced butter and mix using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture forms pea-sized crumbs. This crumbly topping will create a delightful texture contrast once baked.
- Assemble & Bake: Evenly spread the crumb topping over the apples in the baking dish and gently press down. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the topping turns a golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly and soft.
- Serve: Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- Use golden delicious apples for a sweet, tender filling; tart apples like Granny Smith can be used for more bite.
- Chilling the butter before mixing helps create a flakier topping texture.
- For a nutty flavor, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans to the topping.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend.
