Description
This Easy Apple Crisp is a comforting, classic dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery, crunchy oat crumble. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it’s a warm and inviting treat ideal for cozy evenings or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Apples
- 6 large apples, 2½ pounds, peeled, cored, and chopped into ¾-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Crumble Topping
- ¾ cup whole rolled oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, 1 stick, cubed, plus more for the pan
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare the Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Apples: In a large bowl, combine the peeled and chopped apples with all-purpose flour, brown sugar, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt. Toss everything well to coat the apples evenly. Spread this mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt. Use two forks, a pastry cutter, or your hands to incorporate the cold cubed butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Assemble and Bake: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish. Cover the dish with foil and bake it in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the apples start bubbling.
- Finish Baking Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking the apple crisp uncovered for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping turns golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the apple crisp from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes to set before serving. Enjoy warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Choosing firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp provides the best balance of flavor and texture.
- Adjust the sugar in the topping or filling according to the sweetness of your apples.
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the crumble topping.
- This dessert can be served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
