Description
This Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp is a comforting dessert featuring tender cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a crunchy, buttery oat crumble. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it’s an ideal treat to enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 6 golden delicious apples, peeled and chopped
- 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 sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a mixing bowl, toss the peeled and chopped golden delicious apples with granulated sugar, ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and lemon juice. This mixture enhances the apple’s natural sweetness and prevents browning. Transfer the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, combine light brown sugar, old-fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of kosher salt. Add the cold diced unsalted butter, then use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until the mixture forms pea-sized crumbs, creating a buttery, crumbly topping.
- Assemble & Bake: Evenly spread the crumb topping over the apple filling, lightly pressing it down to ensure it adheres. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes until the topping turns golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Serve: Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy it plain or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- If golden delicious apples are unavailable, Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples can be used as alternatives for a tart or sweet flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Chilling the butter before mixing helps achieve a crumbly topping texture.
- Serving warm with ice cream enhances the dessert experience with a creamy contrast.
- The apple crisp can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
