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Easy Apple Crisp Recipe

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Made with simple ingredients, this Easy Apple Crisp has a layer of tender, spiced apples topped with a buttery oat crumble. It’s quick to make and ideal for fall, but delicious any time of year. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling:
  • 6 medium apples peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
For the Crisp Topping:
  • ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Dish 9x9-inch or similar size
  • 1 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Peeler, Corer, and Knife
  • 1 Pastry Cutter or Fork
  • 1 Oven Mitts

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, toss apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and lemon juice if using. Spread apples evenly in the baking dish.
  3. In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter and blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Sprinkle the topping over the apples.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until apples are tender and topping is golden.
  6. Cool slightly and serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 2.2gFat: 11gSodium: 75mg

Notes

Top Tips for the Best Apple Crisp

  1. Use Firm Apples: Firm, tart apples like Granny Smith work best to avoid a mushy texture.
  2. Cold Butter for Topping: Cold butter creates a crispier topping. If it starts to soften, chill the mixture briefly before using.
  3. Serve Warm: Apple crisp is best enjoyed warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Shortcut

  • Canned or Frozen Apples: Use canned apple pie filling or thawed frozen apples to save time. Reduce or skip added sugar and cinnamon since these are usually pre-sweetened and seasoned.

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