Apple Crisp-A Classic Fall Dessert

Apple crisp is a homey, comfort food that has always been a family favorite recipe. It may very well be my favorite fall dessert. There is no better dessert to serve when the crisp, fragrant apples of fall are abundantly available.

My apple crisp recipe is a variation from the apple crisp you may know because the crumble topping is not made with oatmeal.  Instead of oatmeal, I make a topping mixture of butter, sugar, and flour. Apple crisp is traditionally made with either an oatmeal topping or the flour and butter topping I'm sharing today. Oatmeal adds a heartier texture and a slightly nutty flavor, which complements the sweetness of the apples while the butter and flour version is a crunchy buttery alternative. 

Easy Apple Crisp Recipe

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Both versions are equally delicious and can be enjoyed depending on personal preference. Some people prefer the classic butter-based topping for its buttery flavor, while others enjoy the oatmeal topping for its added texture and complexity. 

Why You'll Love This Apple Crisp Recipe

Seasonal Cooking: Apple crisp is a perfect recipe to highlight the fresh apple flavors you can get as apples reach their peak. 

Customizable: It's fun to choose apple combinations from the wide variety of apples available regionally and in markets these days.

Easy to Make: Apple crisp is an easy,  less fussy alternative to apple pie.  The only kitchen tool you need is a simple peeler.

It's Flexible: You can easily scale apple crisp for the number of people you will serve.  Make individual servings for two to four people or a large batch for a crowd.

How to Make Easy Apple Crisp

You Will Need

The ingredients are simple and easily accessible.  Apples are the stars of this recipe.  Have fun choosing a mixture of tart and sweet apples.

• 
  6-8 apples, a mixture of crisp, fragrant varieties
  
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1-1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup cold water
• juice of half a lemon
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 stick unsalted butter

Directions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.  Butter a deep-dish pie pan.  Pare and slice the apples into the pan.  You'll want the apples to create a high mound in the pan.  Squeeze the lemon juice over the apples.

Combine the cinnamon, salt, and 1-1/2 tablespoons of sugar and sprinkle the mixture over the apples. Pour the water over the mixture.

To make the crumble topping, combine one cup of granulated sugar, flour, and butter together in a medium bowl.  Using your fingers, squeeze the ingredients together and toss them to create a well-combined, crumbly mixture.

Spread the topping over the apples.  Bake on the center rack of your oven for 45-50 minutes until the topping is browned and crunchy.  Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

The Apple Crisp Recipe

winter apple dessert, apple pie alternative, fall dessert

dessert

American

Yield: 8

Author: Donna Urso

Classic Apple Crisp

An easy, classic apple crisp recipe made with a crunchy, buttery topping.

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 1 Hour

Ingredients

• 6-8 apples, a mixture of crisp, fragrant varieties
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1- 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup cold water
• juice of half a lemon
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 stick unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Butter a deep-dish pie pan. Pare and slice the apples into the pan. You'll want the apples to create a high mound in the pan. Squeeze the lemon juice over the apples.
3. Combine the cinnamon, salt, and 1-1/2 tablespoons of sugar and sprinkle the mixture over the apples. Pour the water over the mixture.
4. To make the crumble topping, combine one cup of granulated sugar, flour, and butter together in a medium bowl. Using your fingers, squeeze the ingredients together and toss them to create a well-combined, crumbly mixture.
5. Spread the topping over the apples. Bake on the center rack of your oven for 45-50 minutes until the topping is browned and crunchy. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

341.54

Fat (grams)

11.97 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

7.32 g

Carbs (grams)

60.02 g

Fiber (grams)

4.38 g

Net carbs

55.64 g

Sugar (grams)

42.4 g

Protein (grams)

2.16 g

Sodium (milligrams)

77.18 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

30.37 mg

Nutritional information is approximate.

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