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Classic Apple Crisp Recipe

Classic Apple Crisp Recipe
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A classic American dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples baked under a crispy oat and brown sugar topping, served warm with vanilla ice cream for the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy.

Ingredients

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For the Filling:

  • 6 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced about 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into small pieces
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) and lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare the apple filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with granulated sugar, light brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently to ensure the apples are evenly coated. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and toss again to distribute, which helps thicken the juices during baking. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Make the topping dry mix: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, all purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt to combine the dry ingredients thoroughly.
  4. Incorporate the butter: Add the very cold, small butter pieces to the dry mixture. Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, quickly work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some larger pea-sized clumps. Keeping the butter cold is essential for a crisp topping.
  5. Assemble and top: Evenly sprinkle the crumbly topping over the apple filling in the baking dish, making sure not to press down so the topping stays light and crisp.
  6. Bake the crisp: Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes until the apple filling is bubbly and tender, and the topping is golden brown and crispy. Leaving the dish uncovered allows moisture to escape, resulting in a perfect crunch.
  7. Serve: Allow the apple crisp to cool slightly before serving it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic comforting dessert.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balance of sweetness and acidity.
  • Ensure butter is very cold when mixing the topping to achieve a crunchy texture.
  • Do not press the topping layer to keep it crumbly and crispy.
  • For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend and ensure oats are certified gluten-free.
  • Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.

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