Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert with tender baked apples, a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling, and a crispy, buttery oat topping. It’s the perfect treat for fall, but really delicious anytime you want a cozy dessert. Here’s a simple recipe for a classic apple crisp that’s sure to be a hit!
Ingredients:
For the Apple Filling:
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (about 5-6 medium apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix of tart and sweet apples)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional, helps thicken the filling)
For the Crisp Topping:
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or an equivalent size dish.
2. Prepare the Apple Filling:
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour (if using). The flour helps thicken the juices as the apples bake.
- Transfer the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread them out evenly.
3. Make the Crisp Topping:
- In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your hands to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. The butter should be evenly incorporated but still in small pieces to create a crumbly topping.
4. Assemble the Crisp:
- Evenly spread the oat topping over the apples in the baking dish.
5. Bake the Crisp:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown and crispy. You can check the apples by gently poking them with a fork—if they’re soft, they’re done.
6. Serve:
- Let the apple crisp cool slightly before serving. It’s delicious on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Tips:
- Apple Variety: A mix of tart and sweet apples gives the best flavor balance. Try a combination like Granny Smith (tart) and Honeycrisp (sweet).
- For extra crunch: You can add chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) to the topping for extra texture and flavor.
- Make ahead: Apple crisp is great for making ahead! You can assemble it the night before, refrigerate it, and bake it the next day.
- Storage: Leftover apple crisp can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat it in the microwave or in the oven.
Enjoy!
This Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp is the perfect dessert to enjoy on a cool day, and it’s so easy to make! With its tender apples and crunchy, buttery topping, it’s a classic comfort food that never goes out of style. Would you like any variations or more topping ideas?
