Description
This easy apple crisp recipe features a classic combination of tender, cinnamon-spiced Granny Smith apples topped with a crunchy oat streusel. Perfectly baked until golden brown, this comforting dessert is simple to make and delicious served warm with a scoop of ice cream or a splash of milk.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 4 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Streusel:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup cold butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray an 8×8 inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Apples: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples with granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, and cinnamon. Toss thoroughly to coat the apples evenly with the mixture.
- Transfer Filling to Pan: Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly to form the base layer of your apple crisp.
- Make the Streusel Topping: Using the same bowl, mix together the old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder until well combined.
- Add Butter to Streusel: Cut the cold butter into the oat mixture using a pastry blender or your fingers until it forms a crumbly texture, ensuring the butter is well incorporated.
- Top the Apples: Sprinkle the oat streusel evenly over the apples in the baking pan, then gently pat it down to create a firm topping layer.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with milk or your favorite ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for their tart flavor, which balances the sweetness of the topping.
- Ensure the butter is cold when cutting it into the streusel to achieve a crumbly texture.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the apple filling for extra warmth and spice.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/9 of recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
