Homestyle Apple Crisp Recipe
The smell of warm cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery oat crumble is too hard to resist. Thats what makes this recipe perfect if you're looking for a comforting dessert for any occasion. The best part is how easy it is to simply prep, bake, and enjoy!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 453kcal
Ingredients
Filling:
- 6 cups apples peeled, cored, and sliced into ⅛ inch thickness (about 1.2 lbs or 3 large apples)
- ½ cup light brown sugar 111g
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 31g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5g
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3g
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger .6g
- ⅛ teaspoon salt .92g
Topping:
- 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter cold, diced into cubes (4 ounces)
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed (174g)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour 65g
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats 54g
- ½ cup pecan chips 62g
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat the inside of an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside.
- Combine the sliced apples, light brown sugar, flour, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well until the apples are evenly coated. Transfer the apple mixture to the greased 8x8-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly. Set it aside.
- Combine the cold diced butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, and chopped pecans in a separate bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix the ingredients until they resemble coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish, covering all the apples
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender. Check for doneness around 35 minutes; if the topping is browning too quickly, cover it loosely with foil.
- Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving. It's delicious on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
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Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the apple filling and topping separately and store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When ready to bake, simply combine and proceed with the recipe.
- Variation: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free 1:1 baking flour blend in the filling and the topping.
- Serving Suggestion: This apple crisp is delicious when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. You can also drizzle it with caramel sauce for an extra decadent touch.
Nutrition
Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 535IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
