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Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp: The Ultimate Homemade Fall Dessert


  • Author: Alice Barry
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This classic Apple Crisp features tender, cinnamon-spiced apples baked beneath a buttery oat topping. Simple, cozy, and full of flavor, it’s the perfect fall dessert to serve warm with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 10 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced – provides sweetness and structure
  • 1 cup white sugar – sweetens the apple filling
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour – thickens the fruit juices
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon – adds warmth and spice
  • 1/2 cup water – helps create a syrupy filling
  • 1 cup quick oats – gives the topping a chewy, crisp texture
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar – adds caramel flavor and depth
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour – binds the topping ingredients
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder – lightens the topping
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda – aids crispness
  • 1/2 cup melted butter – provides richness and helps browning

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Arrange sliced apples evenly in the prepared dish.
  3. In a small bowl, combine white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Drizzle with water.
  4. In another bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
  5. Spread the oat topping evenly over the apples.
  6. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple mixture is bubbling.
  7. Cool slightly before serving warm with ice cream or caramel sauce.

Notes

  • Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for balanced flavor.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
  • Reheat in the oven to keep the topping crisp.
  • Can be frozen for up to 3 months after baking.
  • Make ahead by preparing filling and topping separately, then assemble before baking.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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