Classic Apple Crisp

Posted by: Authentic Flavors Made Easy

Warm, tender cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery, golden oat crumble make this Classic Apple Crisp the ultimate comfort dessert. It’s easy to prepare and delicious served on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling

6 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and sliced
⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (50 g) packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt

For the Crisp Topping

1 cup (100 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
¾ cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or a 2-quart baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss until evenly coated.
Spread the apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate bowl, mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbling around the edges.
Allow the apple crisp to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Vanilla ice cream
Fresh whipped cream
Caramel sauce
Custard
Hot coffee or spiced tea

Tips

Use a combination of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor and texture.
Add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra crunch.
If the topping browns too quickly, loosely cover the dish with foil during the last 10–15 minutes of baking.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.