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Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp Recipe

4.4 from 118 reviews
  • Author: Alvarez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Old Fashioned Easy Apple Crisp is a nostalgic dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery oat and brown sugar crumble. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness and a hint of lemon juice to brighten the flavors, this classic apple crisp is comforting and delightful. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of salted caramel sauce for a truly irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Apple Mixture

  • 6 golden delicious apples, peeled and chopped (or sliced, other varieties can be used)
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice

Crisp Topping

  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup old fashioned oats (quick oats can be used, but may slightly change texture)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced into small cubes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel and chop (or slice) the apples into uniform pieces. In a large bowl, toss the apples with granulated sugar, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and lemon juice until evenly coated. This mixture will provide the juicy and flavorful base of the crisp.
  2. Make the Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the 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 and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to blend the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This crumbly topping will become golden and crunchy when baked.
  3. Assemble the Apple Crisp: Transfer the coated apple mixture into a baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the oat and brown sugar topping evenly over the apples, covering the entire surface.
  4. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the assembled dish in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling and tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Serve: Once baked, remove the apple crisp from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. This dessert is delicious served warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of salted caramel sauce for enhanced indulgence.

Notes

  • This easy apple crisp is made the old fashioned way like Grandma used to make, providing a classic and comforting dessert experience.
  • Golden delicious apples are recommended for their sweetness and texture, but other apple varieties can be substituted based on preference.
  • Quick oats can be used in place of old fashioned oats for a slightly different topping texture, but old fashioned oats yield the best traditional crisp.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or salted caramel sauce to elevate the dessert.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 301 kcal
  • Sugar: 24 g
  • Sodium: 95 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 22 mg

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