Description
Grandma’s Apple Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert featuring tender cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery, oat-studded crumb topping. Perfectly baked until golden and bubbling, this classic recipe is easy to prepare and ideal for cozy gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Apple Filling: In a large bowl, toss the peeled, cored, and sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to evenly coat the fruit and enhance flavor.
- Prepare Crumb Topping: In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add cold, cubed unsalted butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend the mixture until it forms a crumbly texture.
- Assemble the Crisp: Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, then sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake: Bake the apple crisp in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the crisp to cool slightly before serving. For an extra indulgence, serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute the Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples with other firm, tart apple varieties if preferred.
- For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free flour blend.
- Ensure the butter used in the topping is cold for better crumbly texture.
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the topping for added crunch.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.
